Hi y’all! 👋🏽 This week, we had double the Chavez! Host Sam Chavez (she/they/he) spoke with Andres Chavez (he/him) from the Chavez Foundation about the foundation's work, the impact of the government shutdown on their programs, and the legacy of Cesar Chavez. Watch today’s episode.

"You only lose when you give up."

We explore the importance of storytelling and media in shaping narratives for Latino communities and how the foundation is directly supporting Latino families and immigrants amidst the ongoing attacks on Latinos. Like Cesar, we led with heart and hope, emphasizing resilience, community engagement, and the ongoing fight for social justice.

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Timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction to the Chavez Foundation
• 04:55 Impact of Government Shutdown on the Foundation
• 09:57 Cesar Chavez's Legacy and Resilience
• 17:58 The Role of Media and Storytelling
• 30:08 Supporting Latino Families and Community Engagement

"We can do incredible things."

References / Resources

• The Chavez Foundation
• Chavez Media
• United Farm Workers
• National Chavez E Chavez Monument
• The Blackwell School in Marfa, TX
• Diverse Teen Vogue Staff Purge
• Historias de Sí Se Puede
• ¡Yo Aqui Cuento!
• LUPE
• UFW Updates Instagram
• Chavez Foundation Instagram

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