The Phoenix Suns of the NBAm the Arizona Coyotes of the NHL and the Oakland Athletics were the three professional teams that early on March 31 remembered Cesar Chavezactivist and fighter for the rights of migrant farm workers in the United States, who today received recognition from the president Joe Biden Jr.by declaring it a National Day.
The first two are teams from Arizona, a state from which Cesario Estrada Chávez, better known as César Chávez (Yuma, 1927-1993), founder of the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) in 1962, and who later became recognized as the United Farm Workers (UFW).
“Today, we remember the legacy and achievements of Arizona-born Cesar Chavez, who dedicated his life to serving our communities by improving working conditions for migrant farmworkers. Yes, we can,” that was the Suns’ message. , which ended with the famous phrase that was shouted in the marches and rallies of the defender of human rights.
Today, we remember the legacy and achievements of Arizona Native César Chávez, who dedicated his life to serving our communities by improving the working conditions of migrant farm workers. Yes you can! pic.twitter.com/l11lsLyvXL
—*-Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 31, 2022
For its part, the NHL team said on its Twitter account that it remembered the man who fought alongside activist Dolores Huerta, thus: “On this day, we recognize César Chávez as a hero of America and an Arizonan who worked tirelessly to bring justice and equal treatment for all #CesarChavezDay”.
On this day, we recognize Cesar Chavez as an American hero and a native Arizonan who worked tirelessly to bring about justice and equal treatment for all. #CesarChavezDay pic.twitter.com/PqfnEybnb6
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) March 31, 2022
In Oakland, the A’s also made reference to the hero who did so much for Californians, but also honored him with a donation: “We are proud to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day by making a donation to the Latino Community Foundation.”
Today we celebrate the legacy of the civil rights and labor movement activist César Chávez, who spent his life fighting for justice, equality, and change. pic.twitter.com/oKWHvnZXdb
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) March 31, 2022
Thus, these two teams demonstrated the importance that the Hispanic, Latino and migrant community has for them.
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Suns, Coyotes and A’s commemorate “Cesar Chavez Day”