States, Civil Rights Groups, Farmworker Advocates and Delano Institutions Rebrand César Chávez Holidays and Landmarks After Abuse Allegations
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In the wake of a New York Times investigation alleging abuse, states, civil‑rights groups, farmworker advocates and local institutions have rapidly moved to distance themselves from César Chávez—removing statues, renaming holidays and canceling celebrations nationwide. In Delano, where many residents have deep ties to the fields, the Delano Joint Union High School District voted to rename César E. Chávez High School and the city is likely to consider renaming César Chávez Park, as supporters and leaders—including UFW President Teresa Romero—grapple with holding both Chávez’s organizing achievements and the allegations against him while calling to re‑center the movement on the many people, especially women, who built it.