Before there was “Yes We Can,” there was “Si Se Puede
Cesar Chavez made a difference for all Latinos
By Ed Fletcher
efletcher@sacbee.com
Before there was “Yes We Can,” there was “Si Se Puede.”
Coined by Cesar Chavez and United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta, the Spanish phrase that translates to “Yes, it can be done” has become an international chant.
” ‘No se puede’ was the default, and Cesar was able to change that,” said LeRoy Chatfield, a veteran Sacramento activist who worked alongside the late labor crusader. “It’s not a slogan, it’s a mind-set that says you can accomplish something that others say is impossible.”
Born March 31, 1927, Chavez dedicated his life to helping American farmworkers.
His life is celebrated as an official holiday in eight states, including California. read more [sacbee.com]
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