Community Members Share Reactions to Cesar Chavez Allegations and Local Actions

Since last week’s shocking investigative report by the New York Times about allegations that legendary labor leader Cesar Chavez sexually abused women, the measures taken to date have been swift and significant.  Locally, the Cesar E. Chavez memorial statue in the City of San Fernando was taken down, and the 33rd annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice was canceled, which was believed to be the first march organized to honor Chavez following his death in 1993. In addition, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) board members voted to rename two LAUSD schools named after him, including Cesar E. Chavez Learning…