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Cesar Chavez
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Cesar Chavez was a prominent American labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association.
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After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day
California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.
March 31, 2026California lawmakers seek to remove Cesar Chavez's name from holiday - Reuters
California lawmakers seek to remove Cesar Chavez's name from holiday Reuters
March 19, 2026US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse
The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.
March 19, 2026US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta accuses Cesar Chavez of sexual assault - Reuters
US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta accuses Cesar Chavez of sexual assault Reuters
March 19, 2026Sexual abuse allegations made against late US labor icon Cesar Chavez - Reuters
Sexual abuse allegations made against late US labor icon Cesar Chavez Reuters
March 17, 2026