Episode #112 -- Cesar Chavez Ends Fast
It Was 20 Years Ago Today
English - August 21, 2008 04:47 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MB - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsHistory News Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Thursday, August 21, 2008. Twenty years ago today, farm labor leader Cesar Chavez ended a water-only fast after 36 days. I take a look at Chavez, his fast, and his legacy, as well as several issues that were part of his life's work -- the plight of farm workers and the ongoing controversy over immigration.
Our theme music is composed and performed by Marc Rose.