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Our separate struggles are really one. A struggle for freedom, for dignity, and for humanity. ... You and your valiant fellow workers have demonstrated your commitment to righting grievous wrongs forced upon exploited people. We are together with you in spirit and determination that our dreams for a better tomorrow will be realized. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr., in a

Cesar Chavez#156

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Chavez quotes King to emphasize unity in struggles for freedom and dignity among workers.
In plain terms
Our struggles for freedom are connected.
What can you take from it?
Unity strengthens the fight for dignity.

Where it applies

  • labor movements
  • civil rights
  • coalition building

Putting it to work

  • build coalitions
  • support fellow workers

Questions to consider

  • What unites our struggles?
  • How do we support each other?

Another view

Unity can be difficult to achieve across diverse groups.

More from Cesar Chavez

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