Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) marked Transgender Visibility Day and César Chávez Day on Easter Sunday, though California state government offices will only observe Chávez Day on Monday, April 1.
Pelosi issued a tweet honoring the late farmworker union organizer and civil rights leader on Sunday, shortly after posting a message of Easter greetings to Christians nationwide.
She then issued a tweet (or “post” on X) in honor of the Transgender Day of Visibility:
Chavez was born on March 31, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona. He built his legacy in California, where his family were migrant farm workers, and where he became a labor organizer. His birthday is an annual state public holiday, though it is typically observed on Monday, April 1, when his birthday falls on a Sunday.
(Original Caption) 6/10/1967-: The compelling force behind the Delano, California grape workers strike and the Texas strike is Cesar Chavez, shown here close-up, talking on the telephone.
Pelosi’s recognition of César Chávez Day on Easter Sunday comes as President Joe Biden faces criticism for recognizing the day as Transgender Day of Visibility — one of over 50 LGBTQIA2S+-themed annual observances.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation on Sunday recognizing March 31, 2024 as César Chávez Day; he issued a separate Easter message.
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