In Chavez’s name

The late Mexican-American human rights activist César Chavez famously popularized the slogan “Sí, se puede,” which translates roughly to “Yes, it can be done.” It’s fitting, then, that those continuing his work would be honored with the 2015 César Chavez “Sí Se Puede” Human Rights Award.

This year’s honoree is Chico State professor Susan Green, who teaches Chicano studies and history and serves on the university’s Chicano/Latino Council. The award is handed down by the California Teachers Association (CTA) to honor individuals who have helped the Latino community make strides toward legal and social equality, according to a Chico State press release.

Green teaches courses in Mexican-American history and serves as faculty adviser for MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán), a student organization that advocates for access to higher education for Chicanos.

Green will be presented with the award at CTA’s Equity and Human Rights Conference in San Francisco on March 7.