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Filipino Americans Reassess 1965 Grape Strike Legacy

3/31/2026

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  • Filipino Americans reassess the 1965 grape strike led by Larry Itliong, Filipino American labor organizer, and César Chávez, Mexican American labor leader.
  • Plans to march on César Chávez Day have been canceled.
  • Advocates propose renaming the holiday to honor Filipino and Chicano farmworkers.
  • The allegations have sparked a broader conversation about the contributions of women and other unsung heroes in the labor movement.