""There's not a single person in America that doesn't benefit from a farm worker. And the farmworkers, they are a shadow community. Currently during this administration and to be honest with you, through every administration in history, they have been vilified and not thought of well, because most of them are undocumented.""
""People have been very proud to have been associated with Cesar Chavez, and they always brag about it and recall their memories. And now they're like, well, who was this person that I was standing next to?""
Cesar Chavez Day, now Farmworkers Day, prompts reflection on Chavez's legacy following recent allegations. Many in San Jose, where Chavez organized, feel conflicted about their ties to him. Darlene Tenes, executive director of Farmworker Caravan, emphasizes the importance of honoring farmworker roots and supporting the community. She highlights the struggles of farmworkers, often undocumented, who face vilification and fear speaking out about issues like sexual assault and domestic violence. The allegations have led to many sharing their own untold stories, revealing deep-seated issues within the community.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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