DENVER — They marched through the streets of Denver Saturday to celebrate the legacy of civil rights and labor movement activist Cesar Chavez.
The march, held on what would have been Chavez's 91st birthday, recognizes his role in the fight for equality.
In 1962, Chavez along with Dolores Huerta founded the United Farm Workers of America. His efforts led to better wages and working conditions. He helped lead a grape boycott which eventually drew 17 million supporters nationwide, forcing growers to accept some of the first farm worker contracts in history.
In recognition of his legacy, community members marched from Regis University to Cesar Chavez Park where there was music food and celebration. The event was also about education and awareness.
"No one at my school knows who Cesar Chavez is, Dolores, they don't know anything about the Chicano movement,' said one student in attendance.
They hope events like this one will help change that.
Although it is not a federal holiday, President Barack Obama proclaimed March 31 "Cesar Chavez Day" in the United States in 2014.
