Fresno Renames Holiday, Honors Farmworkers
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Fresno County renames Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers and Agriculture Appreciation Day, shifting focus to honor the hardworking farmworkers. The change comes after allegations of sexual abuse against Chavez, with local leaders advocating for recognition of the real heroes from the sixties and seventies. Farmworkers and ag community members welcome the move, with Cunha pushing for Congress to revive the Dignity Act for undocumented immigrants. Leaders hope the rename sparks real action, ensuring the backbone of American agriculture gets the respect and support it deserves.
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