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Son Spots Cesar Chavez Over Biden's Shoulder

Family sees a message in putting the bust in a place of honor

(Newser) - Paul Chavez had no idea where a sculpture of his father, Latino American civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez, would end up in the White House. He agreed just this week to lend the bronze bust to President Biden and hustled to get it wrapped up and shipped across...

22 Years Later, Cesar Chavez to Get Navy Honors

Time in Navy 'motivated him to work for civil and labor rights,' foundation says

(Newser) - Civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez is going to be honored for a different kind of service. Today, the 22nd anniversary of his death, Chavez will get full graveside honors from the US Navy at his memorial in California. The idea for the ceremony came from a current Navy...

Right Slaps Google Over Cesar Chavez Doodle on Easter

Search engine celebrates leader's birthday

(Newser) - Yesterday's Google Doodle completely ignored Easter in favor of Cesar Chavez's birthday, and conservatives are livid, Politico reports. "While two billion Christians around the world celebrate Easter Sunday on this 31st day of March, Google is using its famous ‘Doodle’ search logo art to mark the...

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