Dolores Huerta Reveals Sexism and Chavez’s Abuses in the UFW
Dolores Huerta describes a machismo culture within the UFW led by Cesar Chavez, recounting sexual assaults by Chavez—including a 1966 incident and a coercive encounter in 1960—her silence to protect the movement, Chavez’s later admission of disrespect, and her ongoing reflection on leadership and legacy in farmworker rights.