NC Middle Schoolers Pressure Commissioner Cherie Berry
“I am writing you to say that even though I am a 7th grader I am still aware of the unfair treatment of human beings in the world.” On Friday, ... Read More »
Category: News & Archives
Central Florida Meeting on Immigration
On Saturday, April 12th, YAYA member Gabriela Rios, Natalie (a member of Students Working for Equal Rights), and I traveled to the University of South... Read More »
Tags: Florida, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Immigration
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The “Why” of National Farm Worker Ministry
In the business world, there is a concept called “The Golden Circle,” and it states that the most successful organizations are built on why th... Read More »
Tags: Cesar Chavez, CIW, FLOC, NFWM, UFW
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New York Ministers Mobilized to Support Farm Workers at PMI Shareholder’s Meeting
On May 7th, Philip Morris International (PMI) will hold its annual Shareholder's Meeting in New York City. Attending alongside AFL-CIO representativ... Read More »
Tags: Disciples of Christ, FLOC, PMI, Reynolds American, Tobacco
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PSC Strawberry Festival
On Saturday April 5th, Jonathan and I traveled to Pinellas County to support NFWM's Pinellas Support Committee's (PSC) annual Alternative Berry Fest... Read More »
Tags: Farm Workers, Florida, Pinellas Support Committee
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Pilgrimage for Peace and Justice: April 13 – 18, 2014
Each year, our partners at Witness for Peace Southeast organize a Pilgrimage for Peace and Justice during Holy Week to raise awareness about social ju... Read More »
National Cesar Chavez Day
YAYA would like to congratulate all of our members and allies in light of the recent proclamation of March 31st as National Cesar Chavez Day. Thanks... Read More »
Tags: Cesar Chavez, Cesar Chavez, United Farm Workers
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Woman to Woman Conference
On Saturday, March 29th, I attended the Woman to Woman Conference in Apopka, Florida. The day’s event marked the fifth year the University of Centra... Read More »
Tags: Farm Workers, Women
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Viva la Mujer
On Friday, March 28th, I along with 3 other YAYA members attended "Viva La Mujer", an event hosted by the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement... Read More »
Cesar Chavez: An American Hero
On March 28th, 16 members and supporters of Orlando YAYA took part in NFWM’s Pack the Theatre selfie challenge for the premiere of the Cesar Chavez ... Read More »
Tags: Cesar Chavez, Cesar Chavez, Farm Workers, UFW, United Farm Workers
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