Child of the revolution - Christine Chávez

First arrested on a picket line at age 4, Christine Chávez continues to live by the example set by her grandfather, César.

“I can’t get arrested any more this year or I’ll go to jail,” joked the 35-year-old Chávez, who seems to have inherited her grandfather’s charisma and moral compass, having been arrested a total of six times for civil disobedience.

“He said to get involved and stay involved in your community,” said Chávez of her late grandfather. “He would tell us, ‘If you don’t want to be involved with labor unions, pick a cause that you’re passionate about and do anything you can to help.’””*

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