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Chavez is Improving & Grapemobile on the Prowl: Chávez está mejorando y Grape Mobile al acecho
The first article focuses on Cesar Chavez's injuries. Included are witchcraft and ghosts stories. Lastly it includes a short report of Grapemobile in the Bay Area, as a form to continue protesting/boycotting.
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The Fast: La Ayuná
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.
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Trial & Boycott Builds: Juicio en la Corte y Boicot
Article describes Cesar Chavez trial that took place in 1968. It describes how all farmworkers, from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities came together to show their support for Mr. Chavez. This image also includes an article explaining the number of boycotts that took place across the United States.
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We are Accused: Framed & Letters to the Editor: Los Acusan y Cartas al Editor
Article was written by. Cesar E. Chavez director of the United Farmworkers Union in February 21, 1968. He explains that the movement is falsely accused of violent acts, thus disregarding and misinterpreting the union's goals and action. It explains the anti-strike efforts which were inherently violent against farm workers of all races.
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Christian Brothers: Hear your Pope: Hermanos Cristianos: Escuchen a su Papá
Faith was an integral part of the labor movement led by Cesar Chavez. The article discusses Pope John XXIII's role within labor movement and his support for the vital work that farmworkers did.
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Crime: They Color it Black & Enemy of the Farmworker
El Malcriado newspaper not only highlighted the struggles of those fighting for better wages and working conditions, but they also shed light on a number of injustices against BIPOC individuals. The article captures the violence against young African Americans that continues to this day. The writers also include detailed accounts that directly impact the BIPOC community. The struggles and issues that the National Farmworkers Association focused on might be different then those of Martin Luther King Jr., however they are similar in the sense that they are fought oppressive and justice system through non-violence means. The articles demonstrated the solidarity between the movements.
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Foreign Leaders Show Interest in the Strike: Líderes Extranjeras Muestran Interés en la Huelga
The National Farm Workers Association efforts were recognized on a international scale. Cesar Chavez meet with labor leaders in Ghana and Mexico.
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Robert F. Kennedy in Texas & Two Border cops Officers Killed: Robert F. Kennedy en Texas y Dos Oficiales del Portal Fronterizo Asesinados
Robert F. Kennedy fue un defensor de los derechos civiles y de los trabajadores agrícolas. En 1967, él y César Chávez visitaron Texas para abogar por políticas y legislaciones que apoyaran a los trabajadores agrícolas. Al lado de ese artículo hay uno de tragedia. Dos oficiales de la patrulla fronteriza fueron encontrados muertos 75 millas al norte de la frontera con México. (Eng): Robert F. Kennedy was a champion of civil and farm workers rights. In 1967 he and Cesar Chavez visited Texas to advocate for policies and legislations that would support farm workers. Next to that article is one of tragedy. Two border patrol officers were found dead 75 miles north of the Mexican border.
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The Cause of the Poor: A False Revolutionary: La Causa de los Pobres: Un Falso Revolucionario
Article focuses on the legacy of Pancho Villa.
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A Man of Dedication: Un Hombre de Dedicación
Article focuses on Larry Itliong one of the labor activists who dedicated his life to help improve the working conditions of all farm workers.
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Cartas al Director y La Violencia: Letter to the editor and Violence against National Farmworkers Union
La imagen incluye cartas al editor. Una de ellas es una carta de un individuo que odiaba César Chávez, el sindicato y lo que ellos estaban luchando por. Además, hay imágenes de la violencia que enfrentaron los campesinos y sindicalistas. (Eng): Image includes letters to the editor. One of those is a letter from an individual who hated what Cesar Chavez and the union were fighting for. Furthermore, there are images of the violence that farm workers and union members faced.
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César Chávez y Trabajadores de Schenley: Cesar Chavez and Farm Workers from Schenley
El artículo explica las condiciones laborales de los trabajadores agrícolas que trabajan para Schenley. (Eng): Article explains the working condition of farm workers working for Schenley.
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Chicanos in Colorado: Chicanos en Colorado
Image of Corky Gonzales (civil rights activist), Cesar Chavez and members of the union. In addition it explains the symbolism behind the National Farmworkers Association flag.
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How Much Can a Man Give & The Ugly Face of Delano: Cuánto Puede dar un Hombre y La Cara Fea de Delano
The article on the left-side highlights the events that took place prior to the formation of the United Farm Workers union. The article on the right brings to light examples of confrontations with the police.
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Telegrama de "Bobby" Kennedy: Telegram from "Bobby" Kennedy
Felicitaciones del presidente Kennedy a César Chávez por los importantes avances que la asociación ha logrado en nombre de los trabajadores agrícolas. (Eng): Congratulations from President Kennedy to Cesar Chavez in regards to the significant strides the association has made on behalf of farm workers.
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The Difficult Years: Los Años Difíciles
Images of Cesar Chavez and his wife. Article provides a brief glance into Chavez's life.
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Victory in the Grape Strike Schenley Gives Up: Victoria contra Schenley
Cesar Chavez signed a union labor contract with the Schenley Industries corporation.
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Violence: Violencia
Image of Dolores Huerta and her statement why they strike. One of the articles explains that major growers signed labor agreements with Cesar Chavez and the union.
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Dolores Huerta
Imagen de Dolores Huerta en la línea de piquete, el artículo explica qué condujo a uno de los muchos arrestos de la Sra. Huerta. (ENG)Image of Dolores Huerta on the picket line, article explains what lead to Mrs. Huerta's one of many arrests.
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Editorial: Emiliano Zapata
Editorial: Emiliano Zapata. Reconocimiento de sus Esfuerzos Revolucionarios para Liberar a México.(Eng): Editorial: Emiliano Zapata. Acknowledgement of his revolutionary efforts to free Mexico.
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