Chávez co-founded the United Farm Workers, mobilizing farmworkers and shaping U.S. labor and civil rights movements.
Allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, have emerged, prompting calls to cancel celebrations and rename honors. Dolores Huerta, his longtime colleague, revealed she endured abuse but kept silent for decades. The movement's future and legacy are now under debate.
California officials are considering replacing Cesar Chavez Day with Farmworker Day following sexual abuse allegations against Chavez. Several cities and states are canceling or postponing Chavez-related events, reflecting a shift in how the farm labor movement's history is recognized.