Thousands of locals march down Guadalupe St. during the 29th annual César E. Chávez March for Justice, a peaceful protest that has taken place in San Antonio for nearly three decades March 22, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga
Thousands of families and friends march together to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez, with the march attracting all parts of the community of San Antonio, including Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
The “March for Justice,” is a two-mile march from the Guadalupe Theater to the Civic Park at Hemisphere. For two miles, participants sang as they held signs of the civil and labor rights leader Cesar E. Chavez.
The March 22 event was organized by TheCesar E. Chavez Legacy & Educational Foundation and co-sponsored by the City of San Antonio.Today, the organization is led by Ernest J. Martinez,the son of CECLEF’s founder, the late Jaime P. Martinez.
TAMUSA Sigma Delta Lambda Sorority march at the 29th annual César E. Chávez March for Justice, March 22, 2025. Photo by Vivian ZunigaCarnalismo National Brown Beats San Antonio March 22, 2025, 29th annual César E. Chávez March for Justice. Photo by Vivian ZunigaThe Guadalupe Dance Company and GCAC Dance Academy perform traditional Mexican folklórico in front of the center stage during the March 22, 2025, 29th annual César Chávez March in San Antonio. Photos by Vivian.A bystander holds a stencil art sign created by local artist Rudy Herrera. This sign was created for this year’s March 22, 2025, 29th annual César Chávez March in San Antonio. Photos by VivianA bystander holds a sign featuring two quotes from prominent historical figures. One from Abraham Lincoln on the left and another referencing the U.S. Constitution on the right—during the 29th annual César Chávez March in San Antonio on March 22, 2025. Photo by Vivian ZunigaMayor Ron Nirenberg and Erica Prosper, First Lady of San Antonio, speak to locals this early morning. Nirenberg starts by saying, “It’s very difficult out here to see the struggle that continues in our streets and we know the attacks coming from Washington and Austin that deny our own history. This is why we march but don’t get distracted. The things that are happening in Washinton and Austin can change through local actions like ours…” at the 29th Annual César E. Chávez March for Justice. March 22, 2025, 29th annual César Chávez March in San Antonio. Photo by Vivian ZunigaU.S. Congressman 20th district of Texas, Joaquin Castro, speaks to locals: “…We Celebrate a legend, an icon, someone who stood up to the bullies in the fields decades ago. Now we have a bully in the White House…” Locals in the crowd start to boo when they hear who Joaquin was referring to. Joaquin continues, with “Just like Caeser Chavez stood up, we have to stand up now .” March 22, 2025, 29th annual César Chávez March in San Antonio. Photos by VivianFormer president of the United Farm Workers, Arturo Rodriguez Speaks saying “Sisters and brothers, we are in a critical time here in our country, here in our nation, and that’s why we march! We march to demonstrate to show that were united that were ready to fight, were ready to ensure that our community continue to get what they deserves, especially our immigrant community.” March 22, 2025, 29th annual César Chávez March in San Antonio. Photos by: VivianGil Coronado, Grand Marshal of this years 29th annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice, Speaks to San Antonios about the importance of this march and how we will continue to fight for our rights. March 22, 2025, 29th annual César Chávez March in San Antonio. Photos by Vivian ZunigaKeli Rosa Cabunoc Romero, youngest board member of the Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Foundation and TAMUSA alumna and Spectrum News reporter José Arredondo co-hosts the 29th annual César Chávez March in San Antonio. Photos by Vivian ZunigaA bystander holds a sign that says,” Diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice we make every day.” during the March 22, 2025, 29th annual César Chávez March in San Antonio. Photos by Vivian Zuniga
Johnathan “John” Pena is a senior majoring in communications and minoring in business administrations at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. John enjoys listening to an assorted genre of music, watching movies, playing video games and videoographing with his GoPro. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a career in advertising or sports journalism and one day work public relations for the Spurs.
Vivian "Viv" Zuniga is a Junior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, majoring in Communications with a minor in Marketing. She earned her Associate’s degree from San Antonio College in 2023. Vivian has worked as a freelance photojournalist with TPR San Antonio and contributed to the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists (SAAHJ) and Teen Team. Creativity is essential to her work. Whether through photography, design, or digital media. Vivian thrives on exploring new ideas and bringing concepts to life, finding fulfillment in every opportunity to create. In her free time, Vivian loves to travel, finds peace in music, art, and film photography, enjoys junk journaling, and has a passion for car culture—from F1 and drifting to local car meets.
