U.S. History

Beyond the Fields: Cesar Chavez, the UFW, and the Struggle for Justice in the 21st Century

Randy Shaw

About the Program

Randy Shaw presents a history of Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers.  Mr. Shaw contends that the UFW influenced future social justice movements and affected the state of American labor, immigrant rights, and the ascendancy of Latinos in politics.  This event was hosted by Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC.

About the Authors

Randy Shaw

Randy ShawRandy Shaw is the author of "Reclaiming America" and "The Activist's Handbook." Mr. Shaw is the editor of beyondchron.org and is currently the executive director of the Tenderloin Housing Clinic in San Francisco.
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Program Information

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Past Airings

  • Tuesday, September 8th at 5am (ET)
  • Monday, September 7th at 5pm (ET)
  • Saturday, May 23rd at 9pm (ET)
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