[aggregation-styles] KGET-Television (KGET) — A bronze bust of Cesar Chavez is now part of the decoration in President Joe Biden’s Oval Office. The Chavez Foundation posted photos of the bust online. The bust had been at the visitor center of the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument, but it was moved...
Today’s Protests Against Racism Carry Echoes of Farmworker Equity Struggle
Across this nation, there are vehement peaceful and sometimes violent protests against the insidious racism that is literally suffocating our citizens. Many are desperately searching for the next Martin Luther King Jr., Bobby Kennedy, or Rosa Parks to galvanize the efforts and unify the people. Alas, no single leader has...
Biden Hires Chávez Granddaughter to Help on Latino Outreach
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden's presidential campaign is bringing on the granddaughter of civil rights leader César Chávez as a senior adviser to help with Latino outreach and building out its operation in the states. Some Latino leaders have criticized the Biden campaign, saying it's not doing enough to reach out to the...
This Unsung Valley Hero Fought for the Dignity of America's Farmworkers
Gilbert Padilla is one of the most unheralded and relatively unknown heroes who made major contributions to the national farmworker movement between 1962 and 1980. A co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association with Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, he never sought the national spotlight or gained public recognition during his...
Opinion: Honor Chavez Legacy by Confronting UFW Corruption
Cesar Chavez spent his life trying to improve life for farmworkers, fighting for changes he felt would bring about civil rights and justice for workers. At the end of this month, California state legislators plan to honor Cesar Chavez’s birthday as a day of public service. The work Cesar Chavez...
Housing Project Honors Sal Gonzales Sr.'s Inspiring Legacy
One hundred and thirty-five units of affordable housing are coming to southeast Fresno. Eighty-nine of the units will be for low-income families. Forty-six will be reserved for low-income seniors. There will be a computer lab, a recreation room, a community kitchen, a courtyard, a garden, a library, afterschool programs and...
Joseph Castro talks Chavez, Rate Hikes, Critics
Fresno State President Dr. Joseph Castro spent a few minutes with GV Wire at today's garlanding ceremony for Cesar Chavez. We discussed what Chavez meant in his life, news of Fresno State's economic impact to the Valley, recent news of tuition hikes and even Castro being heckled by a passer...
Joseph Castro talks Chavez, Rate Hikes, Critics
Fresno State President Dr. Joseph Castro spent a few minutes with GV Wire at today's garlanding ceremony for Cesar Chavez. We discussed what Chavez meant in his life, news of Fresno State's economic impact to the Valley, recent news of tuition hikes and even Castro being heckled by a passer...