JOURNAL ARTICLE

How Cesar Chavez fused community organizing with Catholicism to become a labor icon, according to a scholar of religion.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Barba, Lloyd Daniel 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Cesar Chavez's 1966 pilgrimage from Delano to Sacramento, which was a significant event in the labor rights movement, framed as a religious endeavor rather than merely a protest. Chavez, a prominent figure in civil and labor rights, emphasized the spiritual dimensions of the march, calling it a "peregrinación" and incorporating Catholic social doctrine into the fight for farmworkers' rights. The pilgrimage, which began on March 17, 1966, featured religious symbols and interfaith support, culminating in a call for collective penance and justice for farmworkers. By Easter Sunday, the march successfully raised awareness and contributed to securing the first union contract for farmworkers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:162837530
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