Chávez, Huerta, Itliong Month

Annually, the CCCAC hosts Chávez, Huerta, Itliong Month (CHI Month) in March to honor our namesake César Chávez during this Birthday month. It's purpose is to commemorate the historic decision to begin the Delano Grape Strike, which was launched through the partnership of César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, and Larry Itliong.

The month-long celebration consists of CHI Day of Celebration, and a series of programs and events that address and honor the life and legacy of César Chávez, continuing injustices farm workers are experiencing, and environmental/food justice topics.

A colorful digital event calendar graphic for **Chávez Huerta Ilong Month 2026** at San José State University. The design features a soft blue-to-pink gradient sky over stylized green farmland with silhouettes of people working in fields and holding protest signs, symbolizing activism and community solidarity. Purple grapes and floral accents frame the composition. The headline reads “Chávez Huerta Ilong Month 2026 – Events Calendar,” hosted by the César E. Chávez Community Action Center (CCCAC). Event listings on the right include: * *Dancing in Solidarity* – Tuesday, March 3, 1:00–2:00 PM, Student Union Meeting Room 3B * *Chi Day of Celebration* – Tuesday, March 10, 3:00–5:00 PM, Student Union Ballroom * *Knit for Change* – Monday, March 16, 3:30–4:30 PM, Student Union Meeting Room 1B * *Chi Day of Action* – Thursday, March 19, 2:00–4:00 PM, AS Campus Community Garden * *American Agitators Screening* – Monday, March 23, 2:45–5:00 PM, Student Union Meeting Room 4 * *Art Rooted in Resistance* – Tuesday, March 24, 3:30–5:00 PM, Mosaic Cross Cultural Center A large QR code on the right invites viewers to scan for more information (tinyurl.com/CHI-2026). Logos for Associated Students and various SJSU offices appear along the top and bottom borders.

CHI Month 2026 Calendar

Dancing in Solidarity: Beginner Friendly Salsa Dance Workshop
Tuesday, March 3
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Student Union Meeting Room 3B
Learn about the role dance and art has in social change! Limited Spots (30). RSVP Here.

CHI Day of Celebration
Thursday, March 10
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Student Union Ballroom
Enjoy performances, free food, giveaways, pinata making, and more! While supplies last.

Knit for Change
Monday, March 16
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Student Union Meeting Room 1B
In the spirit of service, learn how to knit blankets! For each blanket that is created, a second blanket will be donated to a charity organization with the help of SJSU UNICEF. RSVP form coming soon.

Day of Action
Thursday, March 19
2:00PM - 4:00PM
A.S. Campus Community Garden
Join our garden as we explore what action means today. 

Movie Screening: American Agitators with Director and Producer Raymond Tellez
Monday, March 23
2:45PM - 5:00PM
Student Union Meeting Room 4
About the Film: Winner of "Best Documentary" in the Cinequest Film Festival, American Agitators explores themes of patience and deep listening in community organizing. The film focuses on Fred Ross Sr., who organized Dust Bowl refugees, Japanese-Americans after internment, and built the Community Service Organization (CSO) and United Farm Workers (UFW). In addition to Ross, the film features Dolores Huerta, Cesar Chavez, and Fred Ross Jr. 

Art Rooted in Resistance
Tuesday, March 24
3:30PM - 5:00PM
MOSAIC Cross-Cultural Center
Learn about how physical mediums of art can inspire community action! RSVP form coming soon.