The Fast: La Ayuná

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Photographs depict one of many fasts that Cesar Chavez underwent. Fasts where a symbol of penitence and hope for a better life for all workers. Fasting is an integral practice of nonviolence resistance it is to demonstrate an individual's commitment and dedication to the movement. During his fast many union members and supports went to pray and support Cesar Chavez.

Keywords

The Fast, La Ayuná, Cesar Chavez, Justice, injustice, mass, the cause, farmworkers, campesinos, union, union members, Helen Chavez, prayer, religion

Date

1968

Language

English

Location

California

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Text

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application/pdf

Digital Collection

El Malcriado Newspaper Collection

Repository

Archives & Special Collections of California State University, Monterey Bay

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"The Fast: La Ayuná" (1968). Activists. 18.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/elmalcriado_activist-leaders/18