This month's cover features art by Ernesto Yerena a Mexican-American artist, known for his prints depicting his frustrations with the oppression in his community as well as creating work in solidarity with the community in the defense of dignity and rights. I thought the cover was appropriate as we celebrate Cesar E. Chavez's birthday. Some may view the symbols as controversial, but in the words of Chavez, " Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures." Let us never be fearful of preserving our history and the scars from battles we have had to endure. Read more about Chavez and Ernesto in this month's issue.
