It is clearly evident that our path travels through a valley of tears well known to all farm workers, because in all valleys the way of the farm worker has bene one of sacrifice for generations. Our sweat and our blood have fallen on this land to make other men rich. This Pilgrimage is a witness to the suffering we have seen for generations.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The path of farm workers is marked by generations of sacrifice, evident in this Pilgrimage.
- In plain terms
- Farm workers have suffered for generations; this journey shows that hardship.
- What can you take from it?
- Generations of struggle require public witnessing to honor sacrifice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does history need witnesses?
- How do we honor past struggles?
Another view
Witnessing suffering does not automatically end the conditions.
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