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Filipino and Mexican American farmworkers united in a historic strike against California grape growers in 1965, led by Larry Itliong and Cesar Chavez, forming the United Farm Workers. However, recent allegations of Chavezs abuse have sparked a reevaluation of his legacy. Filipino communities are advocating for a fuller picture of the movement, highlighting the contributions of women and manongs, and pushing to rename Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day, potentially on September 8th, the date of the first Filipino strike.

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