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PBS Newshour

Communities rebrand César Chavez Day after abuse allegations

Season 2026 Episode 68 | 5m 37s

Just two weeks ago, cities across the country were finalizing plans for celebrations of Cesar Chavez Day. Then an investigative report from The New York Times revealed allegations that Chavez sexually abused women and girls for years. Now, many cities are cancelling those plans, and a day that was once a celebration has become a painful reminder of his now tarnished legacy. Stephanie Sy reports.

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