Resources
La Raza Chronicles, KPFA
How César Chávez and Dolores Huerta are celebrated in Berkeley, Poem by Guillermo Gomez Pena, and Rafael Jesus Gonzalez shares his poetry on the farm worker movement and its legacy, and music.
César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Booklet
Bilingual, for School Children
A basic introduction to the life and legacy of two significant American freedom fighters will be handed to all children in grades 3 to 6.
Latino Heritage Month
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Indigenous Peoples Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.