Cesar Chavez, known for his tireless advocacy for the rights of farm workers, has been accused of sexual abuse by several women, including Dolores Huerta. Huerta alleges that Chavez manipulated her into having sexual encounters in the 1960s, which she later chose to keep secret. An investigation by the New York Times has revealed similar claims from two other women who state that Chavez groomed and abused them as young girls within the labor movement. Following the allegations, multiple events celebrating Cesar Chavez Day have been canceled or renamed, prompting discussions about renaming the holiday altogether. California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed support for the victims and acknowledged the broader significance of the farmworkers' and labor movements. The accusations, which have drawn condemnation from various organizations, including the League of United Latin American Citizens, raise critical questions about accountability and the safeguarding of individuals in leadership roles.