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New York Times report alleges César Chávez, labor icon, groomed and sexually abused women and young girls, including co-founder Dolores Huerta. Chávezs legacy, marked by union leadership and farmworker rights advocacy, is now tarnished as supporters grapple with the revelations. Statues, murals, and events honoring Chávez are being removed or rebranded, while leaders emphasize the collective nature of the movements achievements. Advocates warn against losing focus on ongoing farmworker rights battles, leaving Chávezs name with a permanent asterisk.

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