External Resources Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez Explore the resources shared during Amplify conferences. October 23, 2023 Share: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter by Kathleen Krull When Cesar Chavez led a 340-mile peaceful protest march through California, he ignited a cause and improved the lives of thousands of migrant farmworkers. But Cesar wasn’t always a leader. As a boy, he was shy and teased at school. His family slaved in the fields for barely enough money to survive. Cesar knew things had to change, and he thought that – maybe – he could help change them. So he took charge. He spoke up. And an entire country listened. Learn more > Next External Resources La Mariposa October 23, 2023 External Resources The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read October 23, 2023 External Resources The Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne October 23, 2023