Cesar Chavez, born on March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona, was a prominent labor activist who fought for the rights of farmworkers in the United States. His early experiences with poverty and injustice within the agricultural industry inspired him to become a champion for workers' rights after studying nonviolent methods from leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi. In 1962, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later evolved into the United Farm Workers union, focusing on fair wages and humane conditions through notable boycotts and marches, including a significant 340-mile journey from Delano to Sacramento.
Cesar Chavez, born on March 31, 1927, dedicated his life to improving the working conditions of farm laborers through nonviolent activism, despite facing significant challenges.
Chavez's work led to the establishment of the United Farm Workers union, which championed fair wages and humane working conditions for the nation's overlooked farm workers.
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