California considers Farmworkers Day rename amid Chavez abuse allegations
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California lawmakers are weighing renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day in response to sexual abuse allegations against Chavez and disclosures by Dolores Huerta; institutions and celebrations tied to Chavez are being reconsidered, including removing Chavez from the state hall of fame, with emphasis on the broader farmworkers movement rather than a single man.
Topics:nation#california#cesar-chavez#dolores-huerta#farmworkers-movement#politics#sexual-abuse-allegations
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