Interesting Facts about César Chávez for Kids Nominated 3 times for Nobel Peace Prize.In 2014, the biographical movie César Chávez was released. President Barack Obama declared Chávez´s birthday (March 31) a federal commemorative holiday. The hunger strikes, in fact– one of which laster for 36 days– may have been one cause of his death in 1993. The fight lasted many years, but eventually the unions were able to demand some improvement in conditions from grape growers.Ĭhávez is known for his nonviolent protests, which included several hunger strikes. One of the most famous boycotts that Chávez helped to organize was the national grape boycott in 1968. In 1962, Chávez founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became part of United Farm Workers with Dolores Huerta in 1972. He helped communities organize and protest. Starting in the late 1950’s, he began to work improve the lives of farm workers. The conditions for migrant workers (both children and adults) were extremely difficult, with low pay and little protection. As a young boy, Chávez worked in the fields with his family of migrant farm workers. Related: Famous Latinos & Hispanic Americans Home Pageįamily: Helen Fabel Chávez (spouse), 8 childrenĬareer Highlights: Co-founder of United Farm Workersįamous For: Activism, 1994 Presidential Medal of FreedomĬésar Chávez was born Main Arizona. You can click on any link to jump straight to that section! Here’s an index of what’s included in the post.
First, let’s take a look at Chávez’s life and I’ll share some great resources for learning more about him in the classroom.
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