"San Jose leaders voted unanimously to begin a citywide review of sites bearing Cesar Chavez's name, with plans to catalog monuments, place names, and public art before considering what changes to make."
"The farmworker rights movement has never been about one person alone; it has always been a people-driven movement grounded in dignity, sacrifice, and collective action."
"Chavez moved to California at age 11 from Arizona in 1938, where he followed seasonal farm work across migrant camps after losing his land during the Great Depression."
"At San Jose Community College, a 40-foot mural of Chavez reportedly remains on the library wall, with a sign that reads, 'You are not alone,' offering support resources for students affected by sexual violence."
San Jose officials are cataloging tributes to Cesar Chavez following sexual assault allegations against him. A citywide review of sites named after Chavez will include public hearings on potential renaming. Residents stress the importance of preserving the farmworker movement's history. State lawmakers have renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day. Chavez's history in San Jose is significant, as he began his labor organizing there in the 1950s. Actions are being taken to acknowledge harm, including covering his name on downtown plaza steps and maintaining a supportive mural at San Jose Community College.
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