Mission Dispatch

Cesar Chavez: A Blessing to Humanity
By Representative Mark Leno, Apr 12, 2006
Very rarely is humanity blessed with a great leader like Cesar Chavez. His selfless dedication to an exploited and abused group of people inspired thousands who had been silenced. Each year, people across the state and nation celebrate and honor his legacy through marches, rallies, and events, including a state holiday on his birthday, March 31. He continues to provide inspiration in the fight for equality and civil rights.

Remembering and Learning from that 1906 Day
By Mark Leno, Assemblyman 13th District, Mar 06, 2006
Greetings Neighbors! One hundred years ago this spring, San Francisco was changed forever by a force of nature beyond anyone’s imagination. As we recognize the centennial of that April 18th morning and all that followed, we have much to remember and from which to learn.

Celebrating African American History Month
By Mark Leno, Assemblyman, Feb 03, 2006
Greetings Neighbors! African-American History Month is a national observance in February that recognizes the tremendous contributions African-Americans have made to America. It began with “Negro History Week,” in 1926 which was established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a well-known African-American historian and educator. Dr. Woodson specifically chose it to occur during the month of February to coincide with the birthdays of two prominent men who shaped the lives of African-Americans—abolitionist leader Frederick Douglas and President Abraham Lincoln. The week was changed to a month-long event in 1976, the 200th anniversary of the United States Constitution.

Honor American Heroes: Vote on Nov. 8
By Mark Leno, Assemblyman, Nov 05, 2005
“We were beaten, tear gassed, and trampled by horses on that bridge. We paid a price, but that’s what it took to bring voting rights for people of color in America.” — The Honorable John Lewis, Democratic Congressman from Georgia.

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