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NY Times Article Exposes Culture of Rape and Abuse in UFW Past
A recent New York Times article goes deeper into the allegations of sexual assault against Cesar Chavez that they reported earlier this year.
BCSD Opens Process to Rename Cesar Chavez Elementary
On May 11, the Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) announced that it would begin the process of renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary School and invited students, employees, and community members to recommend a new name for the school.
Dolores Huerta Speaks Out, Details Abuse Allegations Against Cesar Chavez
Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta has come forward with detailed allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez, sharing her story as broader allegations against the late labor leader continue to emerge.
UFW Pulls Out of Cesar Chavez Day Events Amid Abuse Allegations
The United Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation announced Tuesday morning that it will not participate in upcoming Cesar Chavez Day events following what it described as “deeply troubling allegations” involving its late co-founder, Cesar Chavez.
Alessandra Hernando: showing surface-level support for causes is not enough
Alessandra Hernando, joined the organization Loud for Tomorrow because she wanted to make a change in her community.
Huerta Reflects On The Union She Helped Create
BAKERSFIELD– The United Farm Workers celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the Rabobank Convention Center on May 18 to May 20.