César Chavez Day events renamed, postponed or canceled after sexual abuse allegations - AP News
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César Chavez Day events are being renamed, postponed, or canceled following sexual abuse allegations.
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Multiple César Chavez Day events across the United States are being renamed, postponed, or canceled following sexual abuse allegations against the late labor leader and civil rights icon. Chavez, who founded the United Farm Workers and championed migrant farmworkers' rights, has long been celebrated with an annual commemoration on March 31. The allegations have prompted institutions and communities to reconsider how they honor his legacy, creating tension between recognizing his labor activism and addressing accusations of misconduct. Some organizers are choosing to refocus events on farmworker rights broadly rather than on Chavez himself, while others have delayed or shelved celebrations entirely pending further review of the historical record.
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