Chavez Abuse Allegations Shake Labor Icon's Legacy
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New allegations of sexual abuse against labor icon Cesar Chavez have led to a reevaluation of his legacy. Co-founder Dolores Huerta revealed two assaults in her thirties, keeping pregnancies secret to protect the movement. Longtime supporters feel betrayed, with Californias museum removing Chavez from its Hall of Fame and celebrations of his birthday canceled. Chavezs family expresses devastation, while the United Farm Workers union distances itself from the events. Historians grapple with his contradictions as his legacy faces tough questions.
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