Cesar A. Cruz is an internationally renowned poet, educator and human rights
activist. From marching 76 straight miles to hunger striking for 16 days, Mr.
Cruz has dedicated his life to fighting injustice. His relentless drive and
passion has touched the lives of many, and his writings have received praise
from activists and scholars throughout the world. Author Rodolfo Acuna sees
"Cesar as one of the new martyrs of our people." Acclaimed author and activist
Luis Rodriguez depicts Cesar's writings as filled with "fierce insight and
righteous rage." But Mr. Cruz shrugs off the accolades with a humble smile and
a thought. "I'm not important; we're but seeds of social change. Our role is a
simple one;'To comfort the disturbed, and to disturb the comfortable.' Nothing
more, and nothing less!
