Legacy

Cesar Chavez's legacy still goes on today, the United Farm Workers Union still exists till this day. His work transformed the lives of farmworkers and inspired countless others to fight for equality. Chavez's emphasis on nonviolence and grassroots organizing remains a powerful model for social change.

Today, Chavez is celebrated as a national hero. His birthday, March 31, is observed as Cesar Chavez Day in several states, and his story continues to inspire new generations of activists.