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California to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day following sex allegations

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California legislators announced Thursday they are going to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations against the Latino civil rights leader.

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  1. Forbes

    California Could Rename Its ‘Cesar Chavez Day’ Amid Abuse Claims (opens Forbes)

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    Multiple women have recalled sexual abuse by Cesar Chavez, a prominant figure in the Latino civil rights movement.

  2. Lamag

    L.A. Renames Cesar Chavez Day After Abuse Allegations (opens Lamag)

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    Los Angeles will replace Cesar Chavez Day with Farm Workers Day following abuse allegations against the civil rights icon

  3. KTVU San Francisco

    California to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day following sex allegations (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    California legislators announced Thursday they are going to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations against the Latino civil rights leader.

  4. Kokomo Tribune

    César Chavez Day events renamed, postponed or canceled after sexual abuse allegations (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Allegations that César Chavez sexually abused women and girls are reshaping how many communities honor him. The United Farm Workers says it will not join any event named for its

  5. ABC 7 San Francisco

    California lawmakers say they'll change name of Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    California legislative leaders announced they are going to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations.

  6. WMUR

    California to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations (opens WMUR)

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    Latino leaders and community groups quickly condemned the alleged abuse by Cesar Chavez but emphasized that the farmworker movement was never just about a single man.

  7. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Mayor Bass signs proclamation renaming LA's Cesar Chavez Day holiday as Farmworkers Day (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday signed a proclamation renaming the city's Cesar Chavez Day holiday as 'Farmworkers Day.'

  8. CBS News

    California moves to rename Cesar Chavez Day as (opens CBS News)

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    Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.

  9. NBC Los Angeles

    California to rename Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day following sex abuse allegations (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    California’s legislative leaders say they want to rename César Chavez Day following stunning abuse allegations against the revered labor leader. Assembly...

  10. Newsweek

    California announces major change to César Chavez Day: what to know (opens Newsweek)

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    In an announcement Thursday, legislative leaders said the March holiday would be renamed Farmworkers Day.

  11. ABC 30 Fresno

    California lawmakers say they'll change name of César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    In California, legislative leaders announced Thursday they are going to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of the allegations.

  12. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Mayor Bass signs proclamation renaming LA's Cesar Chavez Day holiday as Farm Workers Day (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday signed a proclamation renaming the city's Cesar Chavez Day holiday as "Farm Workers Day."

  13. New York Post

    California set to rename Cesar Chavez Day after bombshell rape scandal (opens New York Post)

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    Gavin Newsom said he'll support a plan to rebrand March 31, celebrated as Cesar Chavez Day, to Farm Workers Day, following rape and abuse allegations against Chavez.

  14. New York Post

    LA to cancel Cesar Chavez Day after horrific rape scandal as more landmarks set to fall (opens New York Post)

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    Cesar Chavez Day will be renamed Farm Workers Day under a proclamation set to be signed by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

  15. Foxla

    California renames César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day amid abuse allegations (opens Foxla)

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    LA officials as well as California legislative leaders are renaming César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader.

  16. ABC 30 Fresno

    Valley state assemblymember introduces legislation to rename Cesar Chavez Day in CA (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare) has introduced legislation to rename the March 31 California State holiday to Farmworker Day.

  17. The Guardian

    California moves to rename Cesar Chavez Day after recent sexual abuse allegations (opens The Guardian)

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    Legislators propose designating 31 March as Farmworkers Day in light of allegations against late labor leader

  18. Fox News

    California to change Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after sexual abuse scandal (opens Fox News)

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    California legislature announced efforts to rename Cesar Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations against the labor activist in a shocking new report.

  19. Crux

    California’s Gov. Newsom supports move to rename César Chavez Day over alleged sexual abuse (opens Crux)

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    California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he supports a proposal to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day following stunning allegations of abuse against the revered labor leader.

  20. Fortune

    Gavin Newsom supports renaming Cezar Chavez day after bombshell abuse allegations (opens Fortune)

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    The New York Times first reported Wednesday that it found Chavez groomed and sexually abused young girls working in the movement.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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