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Farmworker Solidarity Commemorative Period

 

March 20, 2026

Dear BUSD Community,
(A continuación en español)

 

From March 21 to April 10 BUSD proudly observes the Farmworker Solidarity Commemorative Period. This is a time to uplift the vibrant histories and enduring legacies of our Chicanx/Latinx and Filipinx communities.

This period is more than a date on the calendar; it is a call to action. We recognize March 27 as a Day of Service and Learning, where students dive into the history of the farmworker movement and the vital contributions of immigrant workers. This legacy of activism is woven into the very fabric of Berkeley’s mission for social justice.

Get Involved:

An event flyer for the Farmworker Commemoration Event: Days of Unity & Empowerment, featuring an art contest for middle and high school students in the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD). Image Details and Text Transcription Event Details: Theme: Uplifting our Farmworker Communities. Date & Time: Tuesday, April 7th at 5:00 PM. Location: Berkeley City College. RSVP Link: bit.ly/CDLRSVP26 Art Contest Information: Submissions Due: April 1st, 2026. Winners Notified: Friday, April 3rd. Submission Link: bit.ly/CDL26ART (includes a QR code). Prizes by Category (Open to BUSD Students): Middle School Students: 1st Place: $40 gift card, submission printed, and a chance to show art during the program. 2nd Place: $30 gift card and announcement during the program. High School Students: 1st Place: $60 gift card, submission printed, and a chance to show art during the program. 2nd Place: $45 gift card and announcement during the program. Visuals & Partnerships: Illustrations: A banner reading "Unity & Empowerment" held by hands cradling a sprouting seed; circular icons featuring the United Farm Workers (UFW) eagle and a sketch of a farmworker. Partners: In partnership with Berkeley City College, UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Student Development, UCB Latinxs & the Environment, COMPAS @ Berkeley, UCB Public Service Center, and the UCB Labor Center. Artwork by Cristobal Cortez.

  • Student Essay & Art Contest: Uplifting our Farmworker Community! Submissions are due April 1, 2026.

Event flyer for the Farmworker Commemoration Event, themed "Days of Unity & Empowerment: Uplifting our Farmworker Communities." The event will be held on Tuesday, April 7th from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Berkeley City College Auditorium. It includes an RSVP link (bit.ly/CDLRSVP26) and a QR code. Key Details & Transcription Central Illustration: Two hands with bandages on the fingers are cupped together, cradling a sprouting seed that is growing a small green plant. Above the hands, a large yellow scroll reads: "Days of Unity & Empowerment." Below the scroll, it says: "Uplifting our Farmworker Communities." Event Information: Event Title: Farmworker Commemoration Event Date: Tuesday, April 7th Time: 5 PM – 7 PM Location: Berkeley City College, Auditorium RSVP: bit.ly/CDLRSVP26 (also accessible via the provided QR code) Partnerships & Credits: The event is organized in partnership with several organizations, whose logos are displayed at the bottom: Berkeley City College UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Student Development UCB Latinxs & the Environment COMPAS @ Berkeley UC Berkeley Labor Center SERC (Student Environmental Resource Center) UC Berkeley Public Service Center Artwork by: Cristobal Cortez

  • Days of Unity and Empowerment: Join us on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, for a community-wide celebration of activism and civic tradition, held in partnership with local organizations.

Let’s honor our long-standing commitment to equity by celebrating the hands that feed us and the voices that lead us.

Public Information Office
Berkeley Unified School District

Marzo 20, 2026

Del 21 de marzo al 10 de abril, BUSD observa con orgullo el Período Conmemorativo de Solidaridad con los Trabajadores Agrícolas. Este es un momento para reconocer y celebrar las ricas historias y los legados duraderos de nuestras comunidades Chicanx/Latinx y Filipinx.

Este período es más que una fecha en el calendario; es un llamado a la acción. Reconocemos el 27 de marzo como un Día de Servicio y Aprendizaje, en el que los estudiantes aprenderán sobre la historia del movimiento de trabajadores agrícolas y las importantes contribuciones de los trabajadores inmigrantes. Este legado de activismo forma parte fundamental de la misión de Berkeley por la justicia social.

Participe:

An event flyer for the Farmworker Commemoration Event: Days of Unity & Empowerment, featuring an art contest for middle and high school students in the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD). Image Details and Text Transcription Event Details: Theme: Uplifting our Farmworker Communities. Date & Time: Tuesday, April 7th at 5:00 PM. Location: Berkeley City College. RSVP Link: bit.ly/CDLRSVP26 Art Contest Information: Submissions Due: April 1st, 2026. Winners Notified: Friday, April 3rd. Submission Link: bit.ly/CDL26ART (includes a QR code). Prizes by Category (Open to BUSD Students): Middle School Students: 1st Place: $40 gift card, submission printed, and a chance to show art during the program. 2nd Place: $30 gift card and announcement during the program. High School Students: 1st Place: $60 gift card, submission printed, and a chance to show art during the program. 2nd Place: $45 gift card and announcement during the program. Visuals & Partnerships: Illustrations: A banner reading "Unity & Empowerment" held by hands cradling a sprouting seed; circular icons featuring the United Farm Workers (UFW) eagle and a sketch of a farmworker. Partners: In partnership with Berkeley City College, UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Student Development, UCB Latinxs & the Environment, COMPAS @ Berkeley, UCB Public Service Center, and the UCB Labor Center. Artwork by Cristobal Cortez.

  • Concurso estudiantil de ensayo y arte: ¡Celebrando a nuestra comunidad de trabajadores agrícolas!
     Fecha límite para entregar trabajos: 1 de abril de 2026.

Event flyer for the Farmworker Commemoration Event, themed "Days of Unity & Empowerment: Uplifting our Farmworker Communities." The event will be held on Tuesday, April 7th from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Berkeley City College Auditorium. It includes an RSVP link (bit.ly/CDLRSVP26) and a QR code. Key Details & Transcription Central Illustration: Two hands with bandages on the fingers are cupped together, cradling a sprouting seed that is growing a small green plant. Above the hands, a large yellow scroll reads: "Days of Unity & Empowerment." Below the scroll, it says: "Uplifting our Farmworker Communities." Event Information: Event Title: Farmworker Commemoration Event Date: Tuesday, April 7th Time: 5 PM – 7 PM Location: Berkeley City College, Auditorium RSVP: bit.ly/CDLRSVP26 (also accessible via the provided QR code) Partnerships & Credits: The event is organized in partnership with several organizations, whose logos are displayed at the bottom: Berkeley City College UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Student Development UCB Latinxs & the Environment COMPAS @ Berkeley UC Berkeley Labor Center SERC (Student Environmental Resource Center) UC Berkeley Public Service Center Artwork by: Cristobal Cortez

  • Días de Unidad y Empoderamiento: Acompáñenos el martes 7 de abril de 2026 para una celebración comunitaria del activismo y la participación cívica, en colaboración con organizaciones locales.

Honremos nuestro compromiso con la equidad celebrando a las manos que nos alimentan y a las voces que nos guían.

Oficina de Información Pública
Distrito Escolar de Berkeley

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