Summary
California leaders are responding to allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez, a prominent civil rights leader known for supporting farm workers' rights. Three women, including co-founder Dolores Huerta, accuse Chavez of misconduct in the 1960s and 1970s. The allegations are leading some communities to consider renaming places that honor Chavez.
Key Facts
- Cesar Chavez was a civil rights leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers union.
- Dolores Huerta and two other women accuse Chavez of sexual abuse during the 1960s and 1970s.
- Huerta has claimed Chavez manipulated and pressured her on one occasion and forced her on another.
- The New York Times published an investigation into these allegations.
- Chavez passed away in 1993 at the age of 66.
- Chavez was known for organizing California farm workers to fight for better working conditions.
- Los Angeles and other areas are considering changing names of places named after Chavez.
