Cesar Chavez
by Alejandra Hernandez of Taft High School
Sculpture
My hero is Cesar E. Chavez. He grew up in his family farm. He started out with almost nothing. As a migrant farm worker he and his family lived a hard life, yet he grew to be a powerful man. By funding a union for farm workers he improved the lives of thousands of poor people, especially Mexican Americans who fought for the right to be treated fairly and for equitable pay. Cesar Chavez inspired me because my grandfather and father were also farm workers and I can relate to their struggles. Cesar Chavez may not have realized how many people’s lives he has helped. My family is one
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