Cesar Chavez celebrations halted over abuse allegations

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The United Farm Workers (UFW) on Tuesday announced that it will not celebrate the birthday of its founder, civil rights icon Cesar Chavez, later this month after the labor union received “troubling allegations” in connection with “family issues” and abuse of “young women and minors.” “As a women-led organization that exists to empower communities, the…

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The United Farm Workers (UFW) on Tuesday announced that it will not celebrate the birthday of its founder, civil rights icon Cesar Chavez, later this month after the labor union received “troubling allegations” in connection with “family issues” and abuse of “young women and minors.” “As a women-led organization that exists to empower communities, the…