STOP Tarrant County From Cancelling Cesar Chavez Holiday!
Protect Cesar Chavez Holiday! STOP Tarrant County From Cancelling Cesar Chavez Holiday!
Our community is facing a direct attack on our history and our values.
County Commissioner - Precinct 4 Manny Ramirez and Judge Tim O'Hare are attempting to erase Cesar Chavez Day from Tarrant County, a holiday that honors a true American hero, veteran, and champion for social justice. He was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
This isn't just about one day on the calendar. It's about sending a message: that Latino voices don't matter in Tarrant County. Removing Cesar Chavez Day is an attempt to silence our community and diminish our contributions. It is also a tasteless, disrespectful, and shameful act by the County Commissioners court towards a community that consists of 30.5% of the Tarrant County population and GROWING.
Cesar Chavez dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of farmworkers, many of whom were Latinos facing exploitation and injustice. He taught us the power of collective action and standing up for what is right. Removing his holiday is a slap in the face to every Latino who has worked hard to build a better life for themselves and their families in Tarrant County. Why do the Commissioners feel compelled to insult the progress we have made?
We must stand together and say NO to this divisive tactic. We need to show
County Commissioner - Precinct 4 Manny Ramirez and Judge Tim O'Hare that we will not be silenced. We demand that Cesar Chavez Day remain a holiday in Tarrant County, honoring the legacy of a man who fought for justice and equality for all.
Join us in this fight! Add your voice to this campaign letter and be ready to take action. Together, we can protect our history and ensure that Latino representation is valued in Tarrant County.