US EditionPhoenix to Rename Cesar Chavez Day and Starts Process to Remove Labor Activist's Name From City Facilities
Phoenix City Council voted unanimously to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day and start removing his name from city facilities after sexual misconduct allegations.
- On Wednesday, the Phoenix City Council voted unanimously to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day and remove the United Farm Workers cofounder's name from city facilities.
- Following a New York Times investigation last week, allegations emerged that Chavez had sexually abused women and minors, including labor activist Dolores Huerta, who claimed she was 'manipulated and pressured' and 'forced against my will.'
- Councilwoman Betty Guardado, who led the motion, said the action 'comes in response to deeply troubling information that has surfaced,' requiring the city to reexamine who it honors and ensure recognitions reflect community values.
- City spokesperson Daniel Wilson said ceremonial signage will be removed immediately, while formal renaming processes for Cesar Chavez Plaza and the Cesar Chavez Library will take around 90 days to complete.
- The Phoenix Union High School District will meet Thursday to address Cesar Chavez High School's name, while an Arizona Senate committee advanced separate legislation to repeal the holiday statewide.
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Phoenix to rename Cesar Chavez Day and starts process to remove labor activist's name from city facilities
Phoenix has started the process to rename city holiday and facilities that bear Cesar Chavez's name, amid controversy involving sexual assault allegations that were made against the late activist.
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