Chautauqua 2007: Cesar Chavez

This is a Chautauqua 2007 portrayal of Cesar Chavez by actor Fred Blanco.

Cesar Chavez (1927-1993) Cesar Chavez was an American farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist who co-founded what became the United Farm Workers. He lead successful strikes and boycotts that resulted in the first industry-wide labor contracts in the history of American agriculture. His efforts brought about the passage of the groundbreaking 1975 California Agricultural Labor Relations Act to protect farm workers, which remains that only law in the national that protects farm workers' right to unionize. Chavez used peaceful tactics such as fasts, boycotts, strikes, and pilgrimages, and at the age of 61, he endured a 36-day "Fast for life" to highlight the harmful impact of pesticides on farm workers and their children.

Fred Blanco has been active in the Los Angeles theatre community for over fifteen years. He studied theatre at California State University, Northridge, and has performed with a number of theatre organizations in Southern California. He is a member of the "Living Legends" troupe, whose purpose is to promote and preserve American history through live performance. Blanco spent two years researching the life of Cesar Chavez and performs his one-man show at schools, libraries, and theatres.

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[kerryalanwright]

Interesting video. For additional info on Cesar Chavez you should check out CESAR CHAVEZ MINUTEMAN?