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California and Arizona move to remove Cesar Chavez’s name and likeness

California and Arizona are swiftly removing Cesar Chavez’s name and likeness from public honors and places amid newly public rape allegations.

Published Mar 25, 2026, 5:45 PM EDT | WFMZZ

California and Arizona are moving quickly, with bipartisan and widespread support, to strip Cesar Chavez’s name and likeness from holidays, schools, streets and public facilities. Officials cite recent allegations of rape as the impetus for the changes, prompting emotional responses as communities reconsider honors for the once-revered labor leader.