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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 Fdn.

Scholarship Recipients Dinner Awards
Date and Time TBA

La Villita Assembly Hall at 401 Villita

- Mistress/Master of Ceremonies: TBA

- Jaime P. Martinez, Chairman of the Board, Cesar E. Chavez

Leagcy and Educational Foundation.

- Keynote Speaker : TBA

- Invocation: Chief Apostal, CECLEF Board Member: Rosita

Wilson/ Greater Faith Institutional Church

- Guest of Honor: TBA

- 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 at 210-226-3731 or visit our Website: www.cesarchavezlegacy.org

Banquet Program Announcements: Entertainment & Cultural Music

- Guest Speaker: 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 in 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 2012 marks the 46rd 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 16th Annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice in San Antonio, Texas.

16th Annual

Cesar E. Chavez

March for Justice

Date and Time TBA

Community March Program starts at 8:00 a.m. Stage Corner of Guadalupe & S. Brazos, San Antonio, TX 78207. Located on the Westside by the Guadalupe Theatre. March to the Alamo will take off at 10:00 a.m. This event is co-sponsored by the City of San Antonio and features:

Grand Marshal Paul E. Chavez

(Son of Cesar E. Chavez)

Special Guest of Honor

(Lupe Ramos-Montigny)

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

City Council Proclamation
By Mayor Julian Castro

Date and Time TBA.
City of San Antonio Council Chambers

Jaime P. Martinez , Chairman and Founder of the 16th 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.

Labor Tribute to the Legacy of Cesar E. Chavez
Dae and Time TBA
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

Presided by Arch-Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller

Date and Time TBA
San Fernando Cathedral
115 W. Main Plaza

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

Cesar E. Chavez Student Art Exibition

& Awards

Date and Time TBA

at the Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and

Educaitonal Foundation Service Center

1504 E. Commerce St, 78205

Corner of Hackberry and E. Commerce

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

AbelOrtiz will judge artwork submitted by elementary students.

Cesar Chavez Interfaith Ecumenical Service

Date and Time TBA

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.

For the Love of Cesar

East Side Hospitality Event

Date and Time TBA

At Greater Faith Institutional Church

3514 Martn Luther King Dr.

Community event fostering relations of all local leaders to engage in activism and partnership in the spirit of Cesar E. Chavez

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