Denver Renames Holiday, Strips Chavez's Name
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Denver City Officials Rename Holiday, Remove Chavezs Name from Park Amidst Rape Allegations
Denver officials have decided to rename a city holiday and remove Cesar Chavezs name from a local park following a New York Times investigation into allegations of rape and pedophilia against the labor leader. The annual March 31st holiday, a paid day off for city workers since 2001, will now be known as Si Se Puede Day to celebrate the Chicano movement. A bust and plaque at Cesar Chavez Park in northwest Denver have been covered and planned to be removed by the end of Thursday. Mayor Mike Johnston stated that the city wants to honor the broader movement and its survivors while distancing from Chavezs actions. Local leaders emphasized separating one mans failings from the farm workers ongoing fight.
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