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Amaris Garcia, Youth Editor & Christy Martinez-Garcia FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE
Read a book about Cesar E. Chavez, La Causa, Dolores Huerta, or farmworkers.
the Gallo
Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster). He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to prepare for Cesar E. Chavez Day. He will march with many people in the community and chant “Si Se Puede to remind others that the legacy of Cesar and many farm workers lives on. DE COLORES (CORRIDO)
Join Jita as she sings a corrido, which is a narrative song, or ballad, whose characters, events and themes are representative of the cultural history of local communities. As folk art form, a corrido is situated somewhere between an oral history and a cultural myth. De Colores came to the Americas from central Spain in the sixteenth century and is now sung all over the Spanish-speaking world on special occasions and celebrations. It is also the anthem of the United Farm Workers of America, a union founded by César E. Chávez, most of whose members are Spanish speaking. People hold hands and sway while singing this beautiful song. (Note to parent or teacher: The song and this information can be accessed by visiting http:// colapublib.org/chavez/decolores.htm )
CESAR E. CHAVEZ DRIVE IN LUBBOCK, TX
Did you know that there is a street named after César E. Chávez in Lubbock, Texas? A street was named in 2007, after almost seven years of asking the Lubbock City Council to do so. Although it was a struggle many citizens united to honor the great hero. In addition, the effort received national attention and support. Christy Martinez-Garcia led the effort along with the Cesar E. chavez Celebration Committee.
CESAR E. CHAVEZ
It's RODEO Time!
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César E. Chávez was a charismatic civil rights leader. He served as a crusader for nonviolent social change, working persistently for human dignity. He was also an environmentalist and consumer advocate. Cesar coordinated voter registration drives and conducted campaigns against racial and economic discrimination primarily in urban areas. He was the founder of the United Farm Workers of America (UFWA).
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BE HEALTHY! EAT RIGHT & EXERCISE
Studio West School Days at the ABC Pro Rodeo April 1, 2011, 5 to 6 p.m. Page 26
Entrance With Picture Completely Colored. One picture = FREE Admission for 1 child & 1 adult
(After admittance, you are welcome to stay for the Friday night Rodeo performance at 7:30 pm.)
Whether you're grabbing breakfast before school or choosing a snack after sports practice, make healthy choices! Your body needs nutritious foods from to grow and stay healthy. You have the power to keep yourself healthy. All you have to do is get active, eat healthy and have fun! March is nutrition month so eat healthy fruits, veggies, whole wheat, and lean foods. Pico the Gallo and all content may not be reproduced or copied. Copyright 2011 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.