SPC Joins 39th Annual César E. Chávez March for Justice
March 26, 2025
Nearly 50 students and employees from St. Philip’s College participated in the 39th annual César E. Chávez March for Justice on Saturday, March 22, 2025, joining thousands of community members to pay tribute to the life and legacy of the civil rights leader.
The 2-mile march began at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, where attendees enjoyed a mariachi performance and speeches from government officials, including San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Congressman Joaquin Castro. After a skit reenacting the beginning of the United Farm Workers movement and the symbolic release of birds, the procession began.
St. Philip’s College Career Experience Team Leader Nate Martinez introduced his entire family to the legacy that César E. Chávez left.
“It was important for my wife and 3 children to join me for the march. I wanted my boys to get a sense of our history and culture while learning what César Chávez stood for,” said Nate. “He stood up to the bullies in the fields, and we have to do the same in our own lives.”
Participants concluded the march with a group photo in front of the Tower of the Americas and a celebration at Hemisfair Park featuring live music, food trucks, and additional special guest speakers.