US EditionFamily of Cesar Chavez 'Devastated' by Abuse Allegations as States, Cities Look to Erase Tributes
Phoenix officials plan to rename Cesar Chavez Day and remove his name from public sites following a New York Times report accusing him of sexual abuse, including minors.
- A letter to the city manager asked to add a Phoenix City Council discussion on renaming the upcoming March 31 holiday to Farmworkers Day and removing Cesar Chavez's name from city sites.
- The New York Times released an investigation this week accusing Chavez of sexually abusing girls and women for years, including victims as young as 13, and Dolores Huerta disclosed two assaults resulting in pregnancies.
- Supporters and officials provided resources for survivors, with Chavez's family asking for privacy and Tucson Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva backing survivors and urging use of the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE.
- Other Valley cities have cancelled Chavez-related events, Arizona Governor Kate Hobbs's office will not recognize the holiday this year, and the UFW Foundation cancelled planned activities.
- Given the national recognition, Cesar Chavez has had dozens of schools and parks named after him, and President Barack Obama declared his birthday a federal holiday, yet some governments now seek reversals.
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Arizona Politicians Set to Erase Cesar Chavez from Government Buildings and Holiday
Next week, the Phoenix City Council will vote on a measure on March 25 to rename a City holiday as well as City buildings named for Cesar Chavez after reports of Chavez’s abuse of young girls and women came to light. The City Council's announcement follows an announcement by Governor Katie Hobbs that she was...
Phoenix Moves to Erase César Chávez’s Name From City Buildings, Streets and Holiday Following Abuse Allegations
Phoenix is preparing to strip César Chávez’s name from city streets, buildings and its annual March holiday following reports of sexual abuse by the late labor leader — including allegations involving minors — in what would be one of the most sweeping municipal responses yet to the revelations that have shaken his legacy. Mayor Kate Gallego and two council members have asked the city manager to… Source
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