Fallout Is Swift Amid Cesar Chavez Sexual Abuse Allegations

A New York Times investigation revealing decades of sexual abuse prompted calls for change even before it was published on Wednesday.

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United Farm Workers union cancels Cesar Chavez events over abuse allegations

Union says claims involving young women and minors are serious enough to halt annual tributes and open an inquiry Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The United Farm Workers union has cancelled celebrations honoring Cesar Chavez, the organization’s co-founder, following “troubling allegations” that Chavez was involved in the abuse of young women or minors. “We have not received any direct reports, and we do not have any firsthand knowledge of these ...

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Cesar Chavez Day canceled by unions after 'troubling' sexual allegations against civil rights leader

Abuse allegations against women and minors prompted United Farm Workers to cancel upcoming birthday celebrations for civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.

Cesar Chavez events canceled as sexual abuse allegations made against late US labor icon

Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, his birthday, was named a federal commemorative holiday by President Barack Obama in 2014

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Cesar Chavez celebrations canceled after ‘shocking’ allegations surface

Cesar Chavez: What we know on the ‘unspecified’ allegations against late United Farm Workers leader

United Farm Workers said it lacks direct reports but claims Chavez acted against its values, citing family-related issues and more serious allegations.

Cesar Chavez Hit With Disturbing Abuse Allegations, Celebrations Canceled

Cesar Chavez -- the late labor leader and civil rights icon who cofounded the United Farm Workers -- is under fire after accusations surfaced he abused young women and minors … with celebrations honoring him now being canceled. The UFW released a…

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