Cesar Chavez's final act of protest was a 36-day water-only hunger strike, known as the "Fast for Life," in 1988. He sought to draw attention to the devastating effects of pesticide use on farm workers and their communities.
Cesar's Last Fast
Cesar Chavez conducted a 36-day water-only hunger strike, known as the "Fast for Life", in 1988 to rectify perceived mistakes and strengthen his movement's message.
