According to Internet Media: LONG BEACH - Cesar Chavez Day events are planned today at the El Camino College Compton Center, a Long Beach park bearing his name and Torch Middle School in Industry.
El Camino College Compton Center's Cesar Chavez Day Observance will include the 45-minute performance "Cesar Chavez Speaks," excerpts of Chavez's speeches interlaced with a fictional interpretation of the Latino civil rights movement and the state of civil and workers' rights today, written, adapted and performed by Roberto Alcaraz, an actor, singer and professor.
The observance honoring the co-founder of the United Farm Workers on the 84th anniversary of his birth will be held from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the student lounge. It will also include a produce exhibit with samples, poetry readings, music and a selection of Mexican cuisine for purchase.
More information on the observance is available by calling (310) 900- 1600, ext. 2802.
Long Beach's 10th annual Cesar Chavez Day Celebration at Chavez Park will begin at 3 p.m. with the dedication of the Jenny Oropeza Community Center, named for the state senator who died in October.
"We are looking forward to honoring the great work of Senator Oropeza and everything she did to built this park when she was on the Long Beach City Council," said Councilman Robert Garcia.
The festivities will run through 7 p.m. and will include music, performances, food, information tables and activities for children and families.
El Camino College Compton Center's Cesar Chavez Day Observance will include the 45-minute performance "Cesar Chavez Speaks," excerpts of Chavez's speeches interlaced with a fictional interpretation of the Latino civil rights movement and the state of civil and workers' rights today, written, adapted and performed by Roberto Alcaraz, an actor, singer and professor.
The observance honoring the co-founder of the United Farm Workers on the 84th anniversary of his birth will be held from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the student lounge. It will also include a produce exhibit with samples, poetry readings, music and a selection of Mexican cuisine for purchase.
More information on the observance is available by calling (310) 900- 1600, ext. 2802.
Long Beach's 10th annual Cesar Chavez Day Celebration at Chavez Park will begin at 3 p.m. with the dedication of the Jenny Oropeza Community Center, named for the state senator who died in October.
"We are looking forward to honoring the great work of Senator Oropeza and everything she did to built this park when she was on the Long Beach City Council," said Councilman Robert Garcia.
The festivities will run through 7 p.m. and will include music, performances, food, information tables and activities for children and families.
