Dolores Huerta and survivors address allegations against Cesar Chavez

Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta has come forward about her experiences of sexual violence by labor leader Cesar Chavez, alongside other women who have shared similar allegations. In a statement, Huerta, now nearly 96, revealed she felt compelled to speak out following an investigation by The New York Times that detailed Chavez’s abusive behavior, including incidents involving minors. The United Farm Workers announced they would not participate in Cesar Chavez Day events amid the growing scandal, pledging to establish a confidential reporting system for survivors.

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