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Arizona wipes Cesar Chavez Day from state law

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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.

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“Deeply troubling”: Farm labor activist Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse

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Cesar Chavez Day revoked in Arizona

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Colorado set to rename César Chávez Day in honor of farmworkers

Colorado was set to recognize Tuesday as Farm Workers Day after lawmakers rushed through a renaming of the state holiday that previously honored disgraced civil rights and labor leader César Chávez.

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California teachers amend lesson plans after Cesar Chavez abuse allegations

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Farmworkers Day celebrated in the shadow of Cesar Chavez allegations

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César Chávez signs removed before Fort Worth council vote, prompting questions about process

City management swiftly authorized the street sign toppers removal two weeks before the council voted on doing so.

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Cesar Chavez abuse allegations spur a movement to disavow the man — without erasing Latino history

Chavez became the face of Latino civil and labor rights in the media and in history books. But scholars and activists are asking why "a community is only allowed to have one figure."

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Austin organization cancels event honoring civil rights activist César Chávez following sexual abuse allegations

An annual march honoring late civil rights activist César Chávez has been cancelled in Austin amid accusations of sexual abuse. The event - organized by the Hispanic Advocates and Business Leaders

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Governor Lombardo declines to sign César Chavez Day proclamation

Governor Joe Lombardo announced Tuesday that he will not be signing the annual César Chavez Day proclamation in light of new allegations against the labor leader.

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Cesar Chavez Foundation 'deeply shocked' over allegations against civil rights leader

In a statement, the foundation said it was aware of accusations of inappropriate behavior with women and minors during his time as UFW president.

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Cesar Chavez: Phoenix Union High School District to rename school named after now-controversial activist

Amid recent allegations of sexual abuse against late activist Cesar Chavez, the Phoenix Union High School District's Governing Board met to discuss a high school of theirs that bears Chavez's name.