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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 2003
Page
9
The columnist explains a temporary shift in layout due to a 12 part feature on national contributors. He recounts feeling cramped by the move and returning to half his normal space while promising brevity. He signs with Ken Brodnax and Suaslel Saami and Deuden Beall.
About 100 people attended the Hispanic Heritage of Odessa luncheon sponsored by Medical Community Credit Union. Adela Vasquez praised the Odessa American and other area outlets for Hispanic coverage, noting editors and stations reflect the community. Laura Dennis accepted the OA award, saying newspapers should mirror the people they serve.
Odessa businessman Steve Hooper, owner of Hooper Sign Co., turned a divorce settlement surplus into a mission to help others. He realized many have more than needed and launched a back to basics charity drive with family and friends.
Excitement filled the halls as Gay Jenkins learned she won a state award. Named Director of the Year by the Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education, she traveled to Austin with family for the statewide meeting. Colleagues praised her dedication and heart, while she declined comment after accepting the honor.
The narrative follows César Chavez from his migrant worker background to founding the Farm Workers Association. It covers the 1960s grape boycott, nonviolent marches, and fasts that drew national attention, leading to contracts with growers and lasting impact on labor rights. Chavez’s life, his advocacy for safe conditions, and his role in California’s labor history are highlighted.
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