Join us as we reflect on the legacy of Cesar Chavez, a Latino Civil Rights Leader. A gentle, yet determined and resilient man who drove change using non-violence measures.
"The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people."
Cesar Chavez was an American labor leader and civil rights activist who, with Dolores Huerta, co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962.
Learn how Cesar Chavez Change the World.
"Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures."
We celebrate his legacy of effecting positive change
through education and advocacy.
********************************************************************
"Building on the foundation of advocacy "
Celebrate with us, as we recognize leaders who are building on the foundation of advocacy and making a difference in our community today across different platforms!
Carlos Sanchez
Vice President of External Affairs, AT&T North Carolina
Matty Lazo-Chadderton
Deputy Director of Public Engagement Office,Office of Governor Roy Cooper
Wendy Mateo-Pascual
Community Advocate, former Executive Director at Camino Community Center
Oliver Merino
Community Advocate, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
Rev. Dr. Dwayne Anthony Walker
Pastor, Little Rock AME Zion Church
Hector Vaca
Grassroots Organizer & Charlotte Director, Action NC
****************************************************************
Hear from our Keynote speaker
Carmen Perez
Executive Director of The Gathering for Justice and National Co-Chair of the Women's March on Washington, speak about her journey to promote peace through civil and human rights.
http://www.mscarmenperez.com/about/
********************************************************************
Program
*Doors open at 7:15 AM
*Networking & Buffet Breakfast-Atrium
*Special Musical Presentation "Maria Elena Valdez "La Reina del Mariachi"
*Program-Harris Hall
*Proclamation from the Mayor
*Reflection Presentation: The Cesar Chavez Legacy
*Recognition Awards
*Unveiling of the Legacy Plague
*Keynote Speaker
*Guest Speaker, Call to Action, moving forward...
National Council for Leadership
The National Council for Leadership (NCL) in providing access to comprehensive leadership training to those seeking to enhance their future. NCL is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing leaders to overcome challenges as they strive to achieve their personal purpose, career goals or learn how to help their communities.
From grade-school to the board room - leadership development is the roadmap to success.
We're building social capital through leadership and bridging the gap of generations;
a leader's legacy.