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The National Farm Worker Ministry (NFWM), the Hispanic Organization for Latin American Awareness (H.O.L.A) and Stetson’s chapter for the Youth and Young Adult (YAYA) Network for the NFWM: Students for Farm Workers (SFW) hosted the CIW Truth Tour. A series of events were planned throughout the day. |
| Stetson University Students and NFWM Staff members organized a total of 8 events on campus, including 4 classroom presentations, a public presentation, a demonstration at the local Burger King, a dinner and a concert. |
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During the early morning, students set up homemade banners around campus, an information table and a total of 70 buckets at the University's quad… |
when the workers arrived, everything was set! |
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There were classroom presentations from 9 am to 1:15 pm. Then there was a general presentation, open to the public. |
Students struggled to carry a 32 lb. bucket that is just like the one used by the workers in Immokalee. |
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After the presentations, everyone was ready to demonstrate! |
Students, workers & local supporters made their presence - and their opinion - known. |
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| Rev. Pam Braid, pastor of the New Hope United Church of Christ, is shown here on the left. Her church sponsored dinner following the protest. |
After the demonstration everybody was hungry and tired, so we met for a community dinner with Stetson professors, Students, religious leaders and members of our community. The local UCC sponsored this dinner. |
| We finished our day with a wonderful concert by 3 local bands: The Carlos David Band, Two Piece Chicken Dinner and DISH (Two Piece Chicken Dinner members are University professors that supported the cause). |
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A warm thank you for all who made this day possible!
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