Until he organized the grape boycott and the lettuce workers. few Americans gave much thought to where their produce came from. few thought about the human labor that brought them fresh salads out of season. few wondered how they raised their children. how their children got schooling. how these people lived. Chavez changed that ignorance. He shone a light on conditions that Americans recognized and rejected. and his work and his efforts made a difference in the lives of countless families. Cesar Chavez showed the poor and disenfranchised that collectively they could bring about change. His successes in bringing about improvements in wages and living conditions for migrant farmworkers gave hope to all Americans who faced adversity. Most importantly. Cesar Chavez brought hope and respect to MexicanAmericans.