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This is the United Farm Workers Associations official flag that was unveiled for the first
time on September 30, 1962. The flag was created by Cesar Chavez, and his brother Richard
Chavez. They wanted a flag that was easy for workers to recreate for picket signs, banners, and
flags. The black eagle on the flag represents pride, dignity, and hope to those farm workers.
The UFW flag represented the struggle of the Latino and Filipino farmworkers who fought for
The flag represented and still represents the fight for workers rights. The farm workers
carried the flag at every meeting, march, and strike. The flag was the representation of their
union and struggle. The flag is a symbol of the United Farm Workers struggle for better
working conditions. The flag provides proof of those workers who struck and marched for their
basic human and workers rights. This flag has transcended unions and became a symbol of unity
and pride in the Mexican-American community. The flag is a crucial part of the UFWs identity.
The flag will be introduced to the class because its a symbol that is easily recognizable
and has a lot of meaning to the UFWs movement. The students will discuss the significance of
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the United Farm Workers slogan "Si se Puede," which means, "Yes it can be done. Students
will research the United Farm Workers Association by using books and the computer lab. They
will focus on Cesar Chavez and his influence on the United Farm Workers Association. Students
will use their newly gathered information and create their version of "Si se Puede" flag posters,
and listing ten facts that they found through their research.