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Fresno State is getting ready to celebrate one of the valley’s most well known activists: Cesar Chavez.<br /><br />Today marks his work, as well as the birth of the UFW Union. There are several booths and activities set up on campus, including an art and photo exhibit. A blood drive is also happening until 2 p.m. <br /><br />Student organizers say it’s all to make sure others get a sense of what farm workers do, and learn to appreciate Chavez’s work for dignity. <br /><br />"It’s very important for us to continue his legacy, so that work can continue and farm workers one day have dignity for the work all across the nation," <span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Griselda Aguilar, a student organizer, said.<br /><br /></span>Aguilar is a first generation student from a farm-working family. <br /><br />Special guest speaker, and Fresno State alum, Dr. Lea Ybarra, contributed to many of Latino programs that exist today thanks to her activism in the 60’s. <br /></div>
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