Cesar Chavez's name is on buildings, parks, roads and calendars. Some are demanding change

"A steady stream of leaders from communities across the state said Wednesday they planned to reevaluate the numerous ways Chavez has been memorialized. Gov. Gavin Newsom said no decisions have been made at the state level regarding what to do about the typical observation of Cesar Chavez Day, but noted there's a sense of urgency as the March 31 holiday approaches."

"Many officials expressed a desire to continue honoring the wider farmworker labor movement, even while minimizing Chavez as an individual figure. State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) and Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo (R-Tulare) said they were already working on legislation to rename the holiday to "Farmworkers Day" - a concept also pushed by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn."

"The moves follow publication of a New York Times investigation detailing disturbing allegations that Chavez sexually assaulted two underage girls in the 1970s, as well as fellow iconic farmworker leader Dolores Huerta in the 1960s. Huerta, as well as one of the girls, said Chavez raped her."

Following a New York Times investigation revealing sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez from the 1970s and 1980s, California officials are reassessing numerous memorials bearing his name, including schools, streets, parks, and libraries. Governor Newsom indicated the state will address the March 31 Cesar Chavez Day holiday with urgency. Several legislators, including State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares and Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo, are drafting legislation to rename the holiday to "Farmworkers Day" to honor the broader labor movement while distancing from Chavez individually. Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn supports this concept. City officials are also evaluating future commemorations. Community leaders have called for removing Chavez's name from public spaces entirely.

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