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The voice of the Yakima Valley

From University of Washington Magazine (by Monica De La Torre) – An excerpt from De La Torre’s new book, recounting the history of Yakima Valley’s Spanish-language radio station.
Illustrated portrait of Cesar Chavez placed on a photo of a farm field.
"The fight is never about the grapes or lettuce. It is always about people." —Cesar Chavez.

Happy Birthday, Cesar Chavez!

A folk hero and symbol of hope to millions of Americans, Chavez brought about an era of change for American agriculture through non-violent activism.
Artwork on cardboard boxes of two farmworkers standing with piles of produce surrounding them.
‘Super Fresh’ (2020), ink, gouache, charcoal and collage on cardboard produce boxes. (Via Crosscut, Courtesy of Narsiso Martinez and Charlie James Gallery)

WA farmworkers’ labor as seen through their art

From Crosscut (by Sarah Sax) – “In making the varied and distinctive experiences of Latino and Latina farmworkers in Washington the subject of the art, the works celebrate both farm labor and the people who do it.”

A Family Farm Brings African Produce to Portland

From YES! Magazine (by Breanna Draxler) – After emigrating from Africa, Rosata Niyonzima and her family work to advance food justice while introducing the community to their native produce.

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