Sunday, March 30, 2008

State Street Congregational Church
159 State Street, Portland
Free and open to the public

Cesar Estrada Chávez
March 31, 1927-1993

Please join us to celebrate the birthday of Cesar Chávez and to recognize the work of Isela Palma, and Sister Patricia Pora, recipients of this year’s Si Se Puede! Cesar Chavez/Dolores Huerta Awards. Come and show your appreciation to the awardees for their commitment to social and economic justice, and promoting cultural tradition.

Cesar Chávez was a Chicano organizer of farm workers and along with Dolores Huerta, created the United Migrant Farm Workers Union. They brought attention and recognition to the importance and dignity of farm workers and their harvest.

Cesar Chávez’ work with human rights and non-violent action was known as La Causa (The Cause) and received international support from civil rights groups, worker’s unions, religious groups and students.

4:00 P.M. Award Ceremony
5:00 P.M. Fiesta and Dinner

DANCING FEATURING:
DJERWIN

Sponsored by: City of Portland
NAACP Portland Branch
El Centro Latino
Tengo Voz/ I Have a Voice

For more information call: Tengo Voz at 838-1355