César E. Chávez (1927–1993) was a civil rights and labor leader who dedicated his life to fighting for the dignity and rights of farmworkers through nonviolent action. As co-founder of the United Farm Workers, he helped secure better wages, safer working conditions, and respect for thousands of families across the nation.

His leadership inspired a generation to believe in the power of community, service, and resilience. Today, his words “Sí Se Puede” continue to guide movements for justice and equality.

In the San Fernando Valley, his legacy lives on through the annual March for Justice, the César E. Chávez Day Celebration, and the César E. Chávez Monument Project, the largest and most intricate memorial in the United States honoring his life and work.