Cesar Chavez accused of abusing girls for years, New York Times reports
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Labor leader Dolores Huerta accused the late Cesar Chavez of assaulting her in the 1960s.
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Dolores Huerta, a prominent labor leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers union with Chavez, publicly accused the late civil rights icon of assaulting her in the 1960s on Wednesday. Her statement followed a New York Times investigation that detailed multiple allegations of abuse against Chavez spanning years. The accusations challenge the historical legacy of Chavez, who is widely revered in Latino and labor communities and whose birthday is celebrated as a holiday in several U.S. states. Huerta's account is particularly significant given her decades-long partnership with Chavez in building one of America's most influential labor movements. The report raises questions about how historical figures are memorialized when credible allegations of misconduct emerge.
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