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Submitted by sevans on 06/30/2008 05:21 PM
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Journalism
Section I- Rationale for Selection
Cesar Chavez is my professional mentor because he is truly an inspiration to all young people. He beat the odds as a child, being a young Hispanic male, with little money and education, eventually becoming one of the most influential Hispanics in history. Chavez's life story was an inspiration to me, making him my professional mentor.
Section II- Life Story
The life of Cesar Chavez is one of great encouragement and motivation. Despite the hardships and triumphs he faced, Chavez still worked hard and never gave up his fight. The ridicule he endured did not stop him from becoming one of the most influential people in the field of journalism.
On March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona, Cesar Chavez was born to two proud parents, Librado and Juana Estrada. He was the second of the family's six children. Chavez was named after his grandfather, who raised 14 children with his wife on their ranch in Gila Valley. Chavez's father owned a store which he and his family lived above in an apartment.
Speaking only Spanish, Chavez found school very difficult. He began his education at age seven, and was often ridiculed by his classmates because of the language barriers. He was constantly discriminated against, laughed at, and teased. Despite these turmoils, Chavez pursued his learning. He enjoyed being taught by his uncles and grandparents, who read to him only in Spanish. His family provided him with many values and life lessons as well. His mother strongly believed that violence and selfishness
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were wrong, so she taught these beliefs to her children. These lessons she taught stayed with Chavez throughout his life and career.
Chavez's biggest obstacles arose in the midst of the Great Depression. In the 1930's his father lost the family business, causing them to move back to the family ranch. Then, in 1937, a drought forced them to lose the ranch as well....
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