Chasing the Harvest
Voice of Witness at the Howard Zinn Book Fair
On December 8, 2019, the Howard Zinn Book Fair in San Francisco will feature speakers from two Voice of Witness books: Solito, Solita: Crossing Borders with Youth Refugees from Central America and Chasing the Harvest: Migrant Workers in California Agriculture. The …
From the Archives: Rosario’s Story of Farmworker Strikes in Chasing the Harvest
2019 marks 10 years for Voice of Witness as a nonprofit, and in celebration of this exciting milestone, we are resurfacing powerful stories from every oral history book in our series. Though time has passed since …
3 Actions for Farmworkers on Cesar Chavez Day
Saturday, March 31st is Cesar Chavez Day, and we’re honoring his legacy by supporting the farmworkers who are continuing his battle today.25 years after the death of Cesar Chavez, the fight for farmworkers’ rights is more …
Oscar Ramos: Changing the Way Schools Support Immigrant Students
Oscar Ramos is a teacher at Sherwood Elementary School in East Salinas, California. His story appears in VOW’s Chasing the Harvest: Migrant Workers in California Agriculture. Oscar’s students are often amazed when they hear his story—a …
Bringing Farmworker Stories Back to Delano
Chasing the Harvest editor Gabriel Thompson speaks to Delano community members. Two years ago, California officially recognized October 25 as Larry Itliong Day, honoring the Filipino-American advocate who was instrumental in advancing labor rights for …
Chasing the Harvest and Digital Delano – 10/25
EVENT Chasing the Harvest and Digital Delano Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm Robert F. Kennedy High School (View map) 1401 Hiett Ave Delano, CA 93215 Free The Voice of Witness education team …
Gabriel Thompson Discusses Chasing the Harvest at Copperfield’s Books 6/17
EVENT Gabriel Thompson Discusses Chasing the Harvest at Copperfield’s Books Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 7:00pm Copperfield’s Books, Sebastopol Store (View map) 138 N. Main Street Sebastopol, CA 95472 Free RSVP on Facebook | RSVP on Eventbrite to receive …
Aesop LA Book Party 6/01—Chasing the Harvest, with Gabriel Thompson & Miriam Pawel
EVENT Aesop LA Book Party—Chasing the Harvest, with Gabriel Thompson & Miriam Pawel Thursday, June 1, 2017 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm Aesop DTLA (View map) 862 S Broadway Los Angeles CA 90014 +1 213 265 …
