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5 things to know about the Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations

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New York TimesAMar 20, 1:45 AM

What to Know About the Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Cesar Chavez

The accusations of assault have rattled communities across the country that have revered the labor icon for decades.

SalonCMar 18, 5:55 PM

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

An investigation into the labor icon unveiled stories of sexual abuse of minors

SlateBMar 19, 7:31 PM

The Cesar Chavez Sexual Abuse Allegations Show a Disturbing Similarity to Jeffrey Epstein

As with so many abusers before him, his sterling public image provided the perfect cover.

HuffPostCMar 18, 5:43 PM

Survivors Of Cesar Chavez’s Alleged Sexual Abuse Speak Out: 'It’s Really Awful'

“He did his grooming very well. He should get an Academy Award for all he did," one survivor said.

Mother JonesBMar 18, 7:48 PM

Dolores Huerta Worried Her Abuse by Cesar Chavez Would Hurt Farmworker Movement

United Farm Workers co-founder and labor activist Dolores Huerta went public Wednesday with her own account of being raped by Cesar Chavez, following a stunning New York Times investigation that uncov

ABC NewsBMar 19, 1:07 PM

Advocates work to reconcile César Chavez's labor rights legacy with sexual abuse allegations

Advocates and political leaders across the U.S. are working to reconcile the legacy of the long-admired Latino icon César Chavez with stunning allegations that he sexually abused girls and women

NBC NewsBMar 20, 2:16 AM

New interview with Dolores Huerta sheds light on allegations against Cesar Chavez

Activist Dolores Huerta speaks out following her accusation of sexual assault against civil rights leader Cesar Chavez in an interview on the public radio show and podcast Latino USA. NBC News’ Elliso

The New RepublicBMar 19, 2:13 PM

The Shame of Cesar Chavez

There are 27 elementary and high schools named after Cesar Chavez in California, nine in Texas, and three each in Arizona and New Mexico. The New York Times put them in a quandary March 18 by reportin

HuffPostCMar 17, 11:29 PM

Cesar Chavez Celebrations Canceled Amid Unspecified Allegations Against Labor Rights Icon

The United Farm Workers said Tuesday that allegations of “abuse of young women or minors” were concerning enough to pause events commemorating Chavez.

New York TimesAMar 19, 10:12 PM

Cesar Chavez Avenue May Soon Be Gone. Yet to Be Confronted: His Legacy.

After the revelations of sex abuse, the public is left to make sense of the labor leader’s work and life.

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ReasonAMar 19, 1:30 PM

Cesar Chavez Accused of Sexual Abuse

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Fox NewsCMar 20, 12:00 AM

California to change Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after sexual abuse scandal

California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced plans to rename Cesar Chavez Day Farmworkers Day after allegations against the labor activist.

Hot AirCMar 20, 12:00 AM

Dolores Huerta Describes Years of Sexual and Verbal Abuse as Part of UFW

TownhallDMar 18, 9:00 PM

This Famous Labor Rights Leader Is Accused of Sexually Abusing Young Women

RealClearPoliticsBMar 19, 1:37 PM

Cesar Chavez Is Accused of Abusing Girls

An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.

Daily CallerDMar 19, 7:54 PM

Horrible And Not Very Surprising: Cesar Chavez Accused Of Sexually Abusing Girls In Bombshell Report

'Kissed her and pulled her pants down'

Daily WireCMar 18, 5:48 PM

Left-Wing Icon Accused Of Serially Sexually Abusing Young Girls

A shocking report from The New York Times revealed Wednesday that labor union “hero” Cesar Chavez allegedly sexually abused multiple young girls and women prior to his death in 1993. Multiple women ac

ReasonAMar 19, 7:09 PM

Canceling Cesar Chavez And More

Cesar Chavez is not a person I knew a lot about. I am generally familiar with his leadership of migrant… The post Canceling Cesar Chavez And More appeared first on Reason.com.

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