[View the story "Happy César Chávez Day!" on Storify ]Happy César Chávez Day! Today is Cesar Chavez Day and NCLR is proud to honor this true champion of civil rights. Chavez was relentless in his pursuit of justice for farmworkers. Several years later, the Chavez legacy lives on. This week the White House honored his life and legacy with its“Champions for Change" event. Storified by NCLR · Fri, Mar 30 2012 17:40:54
Check out recap of "Champions of Change" from one of the moderators of the event, Viviana Hurtado of the blog, The Wise Latina Club. The event also featured actor America Ferrerra of ABC's "Ugly Betty!" Happy César Chávez Day!
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Chávez founded the
United Farm Workers . Check out a short video on his life and the union he founded, which is still in existence today.
Cesar Chavez: Embrace the Legacy (5 min. UFW video)ufw
Some of our favorite tweets from the event:
@WhiteHouse #WHChamps doing the farmworkers clap! ¡Si se puede!NCLR
Elvira Diaz' advice for #DREAMAct students: Keep coming out. Don't be afraid and urge others to vote! #WHChamps #LatinoNCLR
Freedom, hope, leadership @JonCarson44 @Interior Sec Salazar asks "What does Cesar Chavez mean to you today?" #WHChampsVOXXI
"Some of the laws in Arizona are making it difficult for me to continue what I do," Nunez says. #Belatino #WHChampsFox News Latino
"We need to vote out those people who are doing inhumane acts in my state." Rev. Eve Nunez @nhclc #WHCHampsVOXXI
"Puerto Rican history is sometimes forgotten as an important part of American history." - #WHChamps #belatino #latismNBC Latino
I see a bright future 4 the #USHispanic comm IF we all unite, work together & take action 2 build a better nation 4 all #WHChamps #LatismErnesto Sosa
Guess who showed up to honor Mr. Chavez!
President Obama gets standing ovation as he makes an appearance at #WHChamps #latismElianne Ramos
Barack Obama takes the stage in an unannounced appearance #Belatino #WHChampsFox News Latino
Only in America could a migrant farm worker rise to become a national leader, Obama says of Cesar Chavez's story #Belatino #WHChampsFox News Latino
"We extremely proud...we recognize through days like today that his spirit continues to ripple and move our nation." Obama #WHChampsVOXXI
Go @Dona_Elvira!! #WHchamps RT @political_eye: White House recognizes Reno woman for civil rights work http://bit.ly/HwgZ0KLaura Martin ︻╦╤─
The audience, both at the event and online, were clearly excited.
The #POTUS takes the stage! #WHChampsMiguel A. Corona
Obama is in the house! ##WHChampsVOXXI
Now joining #WHChamps President Barack Obama! What. What!! Crowd chants Si Se Puede!!Melanie M-Gonzales
And with an accent too! RT @ergeekgoddess: @mendezgonzales @MiguelACorona Love that he said "Si se puede!" #WHChamps #latismMiguel A. Corona
I snapped this pic right before I shook President @BarackObama's hand today. #CesarChavez #WHCHAMPS #sisepuede http://pic.twitter.com/w69AjBWlJ. Lopez
What does César Chávez' legacy mean to you?
Today is Cesar Chavez Day and NCLR is proud to honor this true champion of civil rights. Chavez was relentless in his pursuit of justice for farmworkers. Several years later, the Chavez legacy lives on. This week the White House honored his life and legacy with its“Champions for Change" event.