Chavez “Peace Tour” Comes to APS
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Anthony Chavez, grandson of Cesar Chavez, will deliver a message of peace to APS students on Friday, March 21. Chavez is visiting Colorado as part of an eight-day Peace Tour.
Chavez was raised in the farm worker movement his grandfather founded. He grew up participating in United Farm Workers’ marches, rallies and political campaigns.
The 22-year-old has spoken to a number of student and community groups on behalf of the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation, established by the Chavez family to further his grandfather’s life and work.
Chavez’ visit to APS is part of a program called “Lessons and Legacies for Peace – 8 Days for Peace.” He is also speaking to youth at the Denver Juvenile Court at the Denver City and County Building, local churches and other school districts.
Chavez will speak at the following schools:
- 10:45 a.m. – North Middle School, 12095 Montview Boulevard 80010
- 11:40 a.m. – East Middle School, 1275 Fraser Street 80011
- 12:30 p.m. – Gateway High School, 1300 S. Sable Boulevard 80012
- 1:25 p.m. – Aurora Hills Middle School, 1009 S. Uvalda Street 80012
Chavez is a recent graduate of religious studies from California State University, Bakersfield.