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DESCRIPTION:March 31st marks the birth of labor and civil rights leader Cesar E. 
 Chavez. On this day people in across the U.S. and in beyond will be 
 celebrating Chavez’ life work. In April 23, 1993, Cesar E. Chavez passed 
 way in his sleep in San Luis, Arizona. A funeral services was held in 
 Delano, California where Cesar had planted the first seeds of the UFW. 
 Chavez is remembered as a crusader for nonviolent social change, spiritual 
 figure and environmentalist. In commemoration of his life, communities 
 across the nation have named schools, parks and streets in his honor. A 
 group in Fresno also organized to rename Kings Canyon Street to Cesar 
 Chavez Blvd. The name change did not happen, due in large part to reality 
 the corporations, employers, and agencies he worked so hard to reform also 
 called the Central Valley home. Nonetheless, out of this effort, a 
 committee was formed that has since reconvened annually to organize a 
 community celebration to commemorate the legacy of Chavez.  The 
 committee’s first organizers took on the name “Comite Cesar Chavez” 
 (Cesar Chavez Committee), and took the first syllables of each word to form 
 the acronym Co-Ce-Cha, meaning harvest. The committee has always been a mix 
 of community members, activist, and college students dedicated to grass 
 root organizing. This year, the committee is dedicating the march to the 
 health and well being of our community, and call for dignified job 
 opportunities, that provide health care and living wages, as well as 
 sustainable healthy environments, with accessible parks, safe communities, 
 and environments free of contamination.\n\nMARCH with us on Saturday, March 
 27th, 2010 to celebrate the legacy of Chavez and show your local 
 representatives we want and can make a difference in the health and well 
 being of our community. The gathering to march begins at 9:00am at Holmes 
 Playground, where we will march through South East Fresno neighborhoods.  
 The march will end back at Holmes playground where local musicians and 
 performers will showcase our diverse community. Co-Ce-Cha is also hosting a 
 community fair, where local organizations and services will be at hand to 
 help inform and support people. Come and learn how the legacy of Cesar 
 Chavez has inspired youth and adults to continue fighting for social 
 justice. The event is completely free of charge and includes food and 
 prizes. \n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/03/15/18641118.php
SUMMARY:17th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Vigil and Celebration!!
LOCATION:The 17th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Celebration will be taking place at Holmes 
 Playground located between FIRST and HUNTINGTON across from FIESTA FOODS. 
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/03/15/18641118.php
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