A major New York Times investigation published in mid-March 2026 has brought forward extensive allegations of sexual abuse against the late civil rights icon.
Universities, including Fresno State, have removed or covered Chávez statues . chavez
California Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Senate have moved to rename "César Chávez Day" to Farmworkers Day . A major New York Times investigation published in
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The report includes evidence that Chávez groomed and sexually abused girls as young as 12 within the United Farm Workers (UFW) movement.
Annual marches and celebrations in San Antonio, San Francisco, and Tucson were abruptly canceled following the report. 🥊 Boxing: The Chávez Family Comeback
Co-founder and fellow icon Dolores Huerta revealed that she was also a victim of Chávez's unwanted advances. Nationwide Reckoning: