PUSD Celebrates the Legacy of Cesar Chavez

The students and staff of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) celebrated the life and legacy of civil rights leader César Chávez with learning and service activities in March.

On March 12, The PUSD Board of Education passed a resolution recognizing the achievements of César Chávez. Students also completed entries for the district’s Sí, Se Puede essay and art contest honoring Chavez and fellow labor activist Dolores Huerta. The contest was developed in collaboration with Latino Heritage, the organization that promotes Latino arts, history and heritage in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. Entries were judged by local historians, artists and community members. See the attached document for the full list of contest winners.

PUSD officials, students and families also participated in El Centro de Acción Social’s annual César E. Chávez Commemoration and Peace Walk on Saturday, March 30. Civil rights activist Connie Rice delivered the keynote speech at the commemoration ceremony.