A voice for millions -- Growing up during the Great Depression -- Leaving home -- Backbreaking work -- Chavez's education begins -- Meeting Fred Ross -- Founding the NFWA -- The grape strike begins -- A message of nonviolence -- Boycotting grapes -- La Causa wins -- The fight isn't over -- Serving others.
Summary:
Presents a brief biography of Cesar Chavez and selections from his own words, discussing how he fought against the use of pesticides in food that people eat.
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