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Short Film honoring Cesar E. Chavez

A Trilogy in the Life & Legacy of Cesar E.Chavez

A 25 minute historical documentary depicting the lifelong non-violent struggle of Cesar E. Chavez and his followers in their fight for civil and humanitarian rights (Past, Present and Future) Produced and Directed by Joe Michael Gonzales

Click the link below to view Cesar Chavez Trilogy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZt7g1t1iAo

Program Events TBA

"These presentations are a must see for all the family. Be prepared to experience an eye opening historical depiction of the plight of the farm workers and the Goliath struggle of Cesar E. Chavez as he and his followers are faced with insurmountable odds in their fight for equal justice and humanitarian rights"

- Joe Michael Gonzales / Education Director

-Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Fund

Scholarship Recipients Dinner Awards
Friday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m.

La Villita Assembly Hall at 401 Villita

- Master of Ceremonies:

- Keynote Speaker : The Honorable Joaquin Castro

Texas State House of Representation

- Scholarship Presentation: Joe Michael Gonzales

Education Director / CECLEF
Individual tickets or tables available:
For Tickets ($50.00 per person; Table of 10 at $500)

Proceeds tp benefit Scholarship Program

Please contact Jaime P. Martinez at 210-842-9339 or call

Cesar E. Chavez Learning Center

210-226-2301 Website: www.cesarchavezlegacy.org

Banquet Program Announcements: Entertainment & Cultural Music

Program Events TBA

- San Antonio Public Library

Celebrates Cesar Chavez Legacy

The San Antonio Public Library will celebrate the life and achievements of Latino leader and activist Cesar Chavez with a series of special programs, films and exhibits tailored to various age groups. For details, call your local branch library or visit www.sanantonio.gov/library

- Donations and Contributions 501 (C) (3)

The Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Fund is a non-profit organization serving the community. Your contributions will enable the organization by serving our members of the community by improving social and civil rights and scholarship assistance to high school and college students by increasing graduation rates and the development of human capital in the work environment. Please help us help our community members and our future leaders. Donations can be made to:

Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Fund

P.O. Box 830402

San Antonio, Texas 78283

March 2010 marks the 44rd Anniversary of Cesar Chavez's historic 350 mile pilgrimage from Delano to Sacramento, which drew national attention to the plight of farm workers in America. To honor this anniversary and to educate and energize people with the power of civic engagement. We invite you to join us in this historical event, this month for several events commemorating Cesar Chavez, including the 14th Annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice in San Antonio, Texas.

14th Annual

Cesar E. Chavez

March for Justice

Saturday, March 27, at 1 p.m.

March begins after assembly and a brief program at Avenida Guadalupe, 1321 El Paso. Community program begins at 11 a.m. This event is co-sponsored by the City of San Antonio and features:

- Grand Marshal Julian Castro -

Mayor of San Antonio, Texas

-Community Health Fair -

with information tables at Avenida Guadalupe

Unless Indicated, All The Following Events Are Free And Open To The Public

- City Council Proclamation
By Mayor Julian Castro

Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 500 p.m.
City of San Antonio-City Hall

Jaime P. Martinez , Chairman and Founder of the 13th Annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice will be joined by community leaders and members of the Cesar E. Chavez organizing committee will accept a special proclamation on behalf of the City of San Antonio honoring the legacy of a great role model Cesar E. Chavez.

- Remembering Cesar E. Chavez Film Tribute Friday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Gudalupe Cultural Arts Theatre,

1300 Guadalupe Street

- Labor Tribute to the Legacy of
Cesar E. Chavez
Saturday, March 20 at 12:00 Noon
Samuel Gompers Memorial Statue (near Riverwalk and across from Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center)

The Samuel Gompers Memorial, the first labor monument in San Antonio, was erected in 1980 during a special ceremony in which Cesar E. Chavez, Lane Kirkland, National President of the AFL-CIO, Henry Cisneros, Jaime Martinez and others were present. Labor leaders and community activist will gather for a wreath laying ceremony to honor Samuel Gompers and Cesar E. Chavez. Lead Organization: Labor Council for Latin American Advancement AFL-CIO.

- Mass for Farm Workers

Sunday, March 21 at 8 a.m.
San Fernando Cathedral
115 W. Main Plaza

Catholic mass celebrating the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez.

- Cesar E. Chavez Student Art Contest

& Award Presentation

Sunday, March 21 at 6 p.m.

Cesar E. Chavez Learning Center

1504 E. Commerce St, 78205

Renowed Chicano Artist Jesse Trevino,

Noe Garza, Columbia Heights Art teacher, Brandon Olmos, and Chicano Artist

AbelOrtiz will judge artwork submitted by elementary students.

- Cesar Chavez Interfaith Ecumenical Service

Wednesday, March 24 at 6 p.m.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
1321 El Paso Street

Multi-faith celebration through prayer and song in partnership with local spiritual leaders. Service will include spiritual and musical performance. All faiths are welcomed.

Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice

Photos Courtesy of Yulia Gonzales

Be A Part of History

Experience the struggle of the legacy of Cesar E. Chavez. Step up and be counted and join La Marcha !

CESAR E. CHAVEZ LEGACY AND EDUCATIONAL FUND