Fernando Chavez, the oldest son of legendary Farm Worker leader Cesar Chavez, will keynote the 32nd Annual World Touch Cultural Heritage Week March 28-April 2 at the University of Minnesota, Morris.

The theme of the week's activities is "The Year for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination."

Chavez will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, in Edson Auditorium of the UMM Student Center. An attorney, Chavez is the oldest son of Cesar Chavez and Helen Chavez. He has dedicated his career to carrying on his father's legacy through public interest work. Cesar Chavez, for whom a UMM campus street is named, was instrumental in the development of the National Farm Workers union. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information
To view a complete listing of the events for Cultural Heritage Week, visit the University of Minnesota, Morris, website, www.morris.umn.edu