Multiple states are cancelling or renaming events honoring United Farm Workers leader César Chávez after allegations emerged this week that he sexually abused girls and young women, including one as young as 12. The United Farm Workers union announced it will not participate in any events bearing their founder's name.
The allegations have prompted swift action from governors across the country. California Gov. Gavin Newsom backed renaming César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day, while governors in Texas, Arizona, and Washington announced they would not celebrate Chávez Day this year. Parades and marches nationwide are being cancelled as officials grapple with the claims.