Thursday, March 31, 2022 This date marks the birthdate of Cesar Chavez, an American farmworker, labor leader and civil rights activist. Chavez co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (later called the United Farm Workers of America). History Channel video Cesar Chavez: American Civil Rights Activist - Fast FactsZinn Education Project Teaching About Unsung Heroes article and resourcesLearning for Justice United We Stand lesson