Episode 1721
Celebrating Donna McKechnie & Cesar Chavez's Advocacy | November 16
Born on this day in 1942, dancer Donna McKechnie from Pontiac rose to fame on…
Michigan Minute · WKAR Public Media
November 16, 20251m 0s
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Show Notes
Born on this day in 1942, dancer Donna McKechnie from Pontiac rose to fame on Broadway, winning a Tony in 1976 for her role as Cassie in A Chorus Line. In 1979, activist Cesar Chavez addressed the Michigan Legislature, advocating for migrant farm workers during a UFW boycott of “Red Coach” Lettuce. His impact was later honored in 2019 when a road in Old Town Lansing was renamed in his honor.