Cesar Chavez by Gabriel Yerger

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The phrase "¡Sí, se puede!" (Yes, it can be done!) This rings true with the Latin labor leader Cesar Chavez. He was one of the major forces for labor rights in the 20th century. Growing up, he witnessed the mistreatment of farmers through his parents, who were migrating farmers in the US. This and his own experiences motivated him to fight for farmers' rights.

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In the 1960s, he led non-violent protests for farmer’s rights. Part of it was the Delano grape strike and boycott, where over 17 million Americans boycotted grapes for five years. These protests bore fruit with the establishment of unions that will serve and protect farmers.

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March 31, 1927

Date of birth

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Cesar Chavez died of natural causes at the age of 66

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Cesar Chavez attended more than 36 schools before dropping out in 8^{th grade}

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He inspired Obama's Yes, we can" line