César E. Chávez, 1927-1993

Berkeley Celebrates “Sí Se Puede!”

2010 Commemorative Period
March 20th to April 23rd

"Non-violence really rests on the reservoir that you have to create in yourself of patience, not of being patient with the problems, but being patient with yourself to do the hard work."

- César Chávez

This year the Committee will be reorganized into three Teams:

City of Berkeley Team
Contact: Sbeydeh Viveros-Bandera
BUSD Team
Contact: Allison Kelly
Community Team
Contact: Santiago Casal

Each will plan activities within their own spheres as well as across the 3 teams in a city-wide effort.

Please refer to the 2009 effort to see what was accomplished last year.

Homage to Four Virtues of César Chávez

Hope

To believe that seemingly insurmountable obstacles can be overcome

Determination

To stay with a course of noble action despite obstacles.
¡Sí Se Puede!

Courage

To meet danger or advance unpopular opinions without giving way to fear

Tolerance

To resolve differences peacefully by understanding the beliefs of others

Part of the 4 directions/4 Virtues installation at the Chavez Interim Memorial

"Chavez left a legacy as an educator, environmentalist, and a civil rights leader. And his cause lives on. As farm workers and laborers across America continue to struggle for fair treatment and fair wages, we find strength in what Cesar Chavez accomplished so many years ago. And we should honor him for what he's taught us about making America a stronger, more just, and more prosperous nation. That's why I support the call to make Cesar Chavez's birthday a national holiday. It's time to recognize the contributions of this American icon."

- Barack Obama