by Jennifer Min on 2014-04-09
As a local effort to commemorate the Cesar E. Chavez holiday, the Chicano Latino Caucus of the Inland Empire invited the public to join them for the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Luncheon held on Sunday, March 30 at the San Bernardino Hilton Hotel.
The memorial celebration came as they observed the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez, who began building the United Farm Workers, one person at a time in one small valley farm worker town after another. He then built a movement based on selfless service to others, inspiring farm workers, and others otherwise unfamiliar with activism.
The Chicano Latino Caucus of the Inland Empire seeks to "raise the political and civic awareness of the Latino population by helping to elect Latinos and individuals that are sensitive to [the] communities, causes, and issues at all levels of government," according to its mission statement.
With an introduction of ceremonies, a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem, people of all walks of life came together to this community driven event, shared event volunteer Karen Suarez.
From local dignitaries, to the Consulate of Mexico, to Congressional candidates, school board leaders, sheriffs, and the general public, people from throughout the community joined to hear Maria Elena Durazo, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, and Mario Martinez, General Counsel, United Farm Workers speak.
Entertainment was provided by Danzantes Del Sol, award-winning Aztec Dance Group, whom the President, Gilbert Esquivel recounted, "Cesar always wanted [at events] as a reminder of [his] people and whose land this [was]". All proceeds made from the $30 ticket price, and purchasing of tables at the event will be used for the memorial wall at Cesar Chavez Park located in Colton, which was renamed after him for his contribution to the community.
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As part of commemorating the Cesar E. Chavez holiday locally, the Chicano Latino Caucus of the Inland Empire is inviting the public to join them for the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Luncheon on Sunday, March 30, 2014 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the San Bernardino Hilton Hotel located at 285 East Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, 92408.
The memorial celebration comes as we observe the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez. Cesar Chavez began building the United Farm Workers, one person at a time in one small valley farm worker town after another. Cesar Chavez and a small group of dedicated men and women who joined him built a movement based on selfless service to others. In so doing they inspired so many farm workers and millions of others from all walks of life who never worked on a farm to social and political activism. Their example is as relevant today as it was decades ago.
The Keynote Speaker will be Maria Elena Durazo, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO and Special Guest Speaker will be Mario Martinez, General Counsel, United Farm Workers. Entertainment will be provided by Danzantes Del Sol, award winning Aztec Dance Group.
Tickets for the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Luncheon are $30 per person. For more information and to rsvp, please call 951-906-3130.