The rallying call, "¡Sí, se puede!" (Yes, we can! or Yes, it is possible!) was first used by the United Farm Workers Union, Cesar Chavez, and Dolores Huerta. Last year, it became the rallying call for immigrant rights and is more broadly used by Latin@s in the U.S. in social justice struggles.
Check out the short film, "¡Sí Se Puede! The Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning 2002": Michael Jackson’s Fremont High School Media Academy students documented the work of young people to rename a park in honor of Cesar Chavez. Students from all grade levels participated in the effort. They presented at City Council meetings, planted trees, painted tiles and studied the life of Cesar Chavez. Their hard work culminated in a successful community effort to rename the park.
Also, more excellent shorts made by students. Click on ¡Sí, se puede! (post title at top).
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