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César Chávez Day Renamed Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

3/21/2026

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César Chávez, the labor leader and civil rights figure, is the subject of California's reevaluation amid sexual assault allegations.
Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers are considering renaming César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day.
The United Farm Workers canceled related events, calling the accusations "indefensible".
Dolores Huerta, a key figure in the farmworker movement, publicly accused César Chávez of rape and said he abused his power.

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César Chávez, the labor leader and civil rights figure, is the subject of California's reevaluation amid sexual assault allegations.
Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers are considering renaming César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day.
The United Farm Workers canceled related events, calling the accusations "indefensible".
Dolores Huerta, a key figure in the farmworker movement, publicly accused César Chávez of rape and said he abused his power.