The founder of the Canadian Farmworkers Union is remembered as a ‘titan.’
David P. Ball is a journalist based in Vancouver, B.C. SHARES Charan Gill’s activism spanned the co-founding of the Canadian Farmworkers Union, establishing of a national anti-racism organization and creating and heading the thriving Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society. He died Feb. 2, age 84.
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César Chávez was already a legendary champion for farmworkers’ rights in the United States when he arrived at David Thompson Secondary School in Vancouver on April 26, 1980 to mark what would prove to be a historic day.
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BLACKSBURG – The last two unbeaten ACC wrestling teams will meet at Cassell Coliseum Friday night when Virginia Tech hosts NC State at 8 p.m. on the ACC network. To follow public health guidelines and ensure the safety of Virginia TechStudent athletes, staff and fans, will wrestle without fans present until further notice. Only essential staff and relatives of the student athletes are admitted. Despite not allowing fans to enter Cassell Coliseum on Friday night, they can still show support for the team before the Hokies take on NC State. Using the link on the right side of the page, fans can send a short support message to the wrestlers ahead of the dual. HOKIES VS. WOLF PACK