The 12th Annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice
We did it! We, the coalition between Carroll Academy, Horace Mann, & Travis Elementary marched the entire length of the Cesar Chavez March for Justice. It was easily over 2 miles from the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center to the Alamo. Luckily, it was an overcast day and not very hot either. Kudos goes out to all the participants, but particularly our kids who never complained (that I heard) about the distance. They carried their signs and our banner with great pride and an understanding why we continue.
It was very uplifting to see so many people gathering together like this. Several times throughout the march we had a great view of the sea of people who had banded together on this day. It was amazing!
Here are some of the pictures taken. I hope you enjoy them.
The banner. From left to right~ Chris (graduated from Travis), Sydney & Corina (students at Travis) Ben (father of Travis students).
Horace Mann mothers made this sign. It's who we are regardless of which school we come from.
Randle, a former Mann student, with his Che Guevera shirt has helped us every step of the way. He's awesome too!
Olivia & Nellie before the march starts.
Our children's education is not an expense it is an INVESTMENT!
Pancho, Olivia, & Nellie discussing KTOCG issues before the march.
Heading up towards the bridge, LOOK at all those people! What an inspiring, uplifting sight to see. And to be a part of.
A photographer taking names of our banner guards.
A view towards the rear of the march from half way up the bridge.
Sometimes the march stopped for a bit. We'd gather and talk. Olivia, Shiela, & Nellie. Pancho, Jonathon, & Milton in the background.
We've made it all the way into downtown. Alamo, here we come!
Along the way many photographers and cameramen took their pics. This one probably had the best view.
Another view of the bikers.