Chavez's Dark Side: Reckoning with Farm Workers' Hero
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A New York Times investigation revealed Cesar Chavezs history of grooming and assaulting young women, including raping and impregnating co-founder Dolores Huerta. This led to cities and groups rescinding honors for Chavez, with some even considering replacing Cesar Chavez Day with Veterans Day. The push is now to hold abusers accountable, amplify survivors, and continue fighting for farm workers rights while acknowledging the complex legacy of Chavez.
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