Who Is Cesar Chavez?
Justin VanSickle
Spanish II
Srta Cook
April 17th, 2015
The Bibliography of Cesar Chavez
The Life of Cesar Chavez
Throughout history economic activities and human rights have been a topic of debate, discussion, and have even lead to violence. The United States of America has always been unequal when it comes to wealth and standard of living. Look back into the days of Carnegie, JP Morgan, and Rockefeller. Those three men basically controlled the country through pure wealth alone. Many people have suffered at the hands of this capitalist society, and especially the people of Latin American descent. Cesar Chavez was a labor rights activist who fought for the rights of workers; a community leader; and “a remarkable symbol for latinos” (Rick Tejada …show more content…
He attended 38 schools and dropped out in 8th grade. Being a migrant worker made it difficult to attend the same school for very long. Throughout his education he couldn’t understand English very well, but he eventually conquered it. His uncle also taught him Spanish. Cesar’s formal schooling was of poor quality; fortunately he had an intellectual drive, and was interested in learning. He self taught himself in many fields. Like Frank Zappa said, “If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library.” Cesar’s formal education wasn’t a good one, but he would go on to accomplish some pretty great things.
Cesar’s parents taught him morals, such as the value of hard work and helping others. Although money was scarce the Chavez family would often invite the needy to dinner. “César and his family never thought of themselves as being poor.” ( Unknown) Religion was a huge part of the Chavez’s life. Cesar’s grandmother, Mama Tella, gave Cesar hope and taught him about faith and believing in god. Cesar’s mother was a devout …show more content…
McDonnel introduced Chavez to the writings of famous peaceful community leaders, such as, Saint Francis, and Mahatma Gandhi. Cesar put those teachings into action the same year , when he joined the Community Service Organization. The CSO taught its members how to handle problems in the community like, filling out tax forms, immigration, police brutality, and discrimination; basic everyday problems. In 1953 Chavez met Fred Ross, an active community organizer, and they became very close friends. Ross’s ideas were astounding to Chavez. Ross became a mentor of sorts to Chavez. Cesar quickly gained influence within the CSO and became its president in the late 1950’s. Cesar remained president until 1962, when the organization turned down his request to organize farm workers. Since, Cesar knew the conditions of the migrant farm workers, his dream was to try and make a better life for the workers. From 1962 to 1965 Cesar moved across the state of Nevada talking with many farm workers. Cesar started a new organization called the NFWA, or National Farm Workers Association. He based the organisation off of the CSO. They didn’t call the NFWA a labor union, because of the failed history of similar
Spanish II
Srta Cook
April 17th, 2015
The Bibliography of Cesar Chavez
The Life of Cesar Chavez
Throughout history economic activities and human rights have been a topic of debate, discussion, and have even lead to violence. The United States of America has always been unequal when it comes to wealth and standard of living. Look back into the days of Carnegie, JP Morgan, and Rockefeller. Those three men basically controlled the country through pure wealth alone. Many people have suffered at the hands of this capitalist society, and especially the people of Latin American descent. Cesar Chavez was a labor rights activist who fought for the rights of workers; a community leader; and “a remarkable symbol for latinos” (Rick Tejada …show more content…
He attended 38 schools and dropped out in 8th grade. Being a migrant worker made it difficult to attend the same school for very long. Throughout his education he couldn’t understand English very well, but he eventually conquered it. His uncle also taught him Spanish. Cesar’s formal schooling was of poor quality; fortunately he had an intellectual drive, and was interested in learning. He self taught himself in many fields. Like Frank Zappa said, “If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library.” Cesar’s formal education wasn’t a good one, but he would go on to accomplish some pretty great things.
Cesar’s parents taught him morals, such as the value of hard work and helping others. Although money was scarce the Chavez family would often invite the needy to dinner. “César and his family never thought of themselves as being poor.” ( Unknown) Religion was a huge part of the Chavez’s life. Cesar’s grandmother, Mama Tella, gave Cesar hope and taught him about faith and believing in god. Cesar’s mother was a devout …show more content…
McDonnel introduced Chavez to the writings of famous peaceful community leaders, such as, Saint Francis, and Mahatma Gandhi. Cesar put those teachings into action the same year , when he joined the Community Service Organization. The CSO taught its members how to handle problems in the community like, filling out tax forms, immigration, police brutality, and discrimination; basic everyday problems. In 1953 Chavez met Fred Ross, an active community organizer, and they became very close friends. Ross’s ideas were astounding to Chavez. Ross became a mentor of sorts to Chavez. Cesar quickly gained influence within the CSO and became its president in the late 1950’s. Cesar remained president until 1962, when the organization turned down his request to organize farm workers. Since, Cesar knew the conditions of the migrant farm workers, his dream was to try and make a better life for the workers. From 1962 to 1965 Cesar moved across the state of Nevada talking with many farm workers. Cesar started a new organization called the NFWA, or National Farm Workers Association. He based the organisation off of the CSO. They didn’t call the NFWA a labor union, because of the failed history of similar