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New York Times Finds Abuse by Cesar Chavez
Women have alleged that Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted them. Chavez was a labor rights icon.
He co-founded United Farm Workers. Schools and streets are named after him.
He is deceased. The New York Times looked into the claims.
It found strong evidence of grooming and sexual abuse of girls. California could rename its Cesar Chavez Day because of these claims.
Klear Note — Cesar Chavez led farm workers' rights fights in the 1960s-1980s. He became a major American hero. Many places honor him with his name.
Key Terms 3
- United Farm Workers
- A union that fights for the rights of farm workers
- grooming
- When an adult builds trust with a child to later abuse them
- labor rights icon
- A person widely admired for fighting for workers' rights