Huerta, Survivors Accuse Chavez of Sexual Abuse, Disrupting Celebrations

Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union alongside Cesar Chavez, has accused Chavez of sexual assault. Huerta stated the assault occurred in the 1960s and she remained silent for six decades, fearing damage to the farmworker movement. The allegations surfaced on Wednesday, prompting calls for a review of honors bestowed upon Chavez. Huerta is among those who have come forward claiming abuse by the late civil rights leader. Activists and politicians are now seeking to have Chavez’s honors stripped in light of the accusations. Huerta and Chavez worked together for years to expand labor rights in the U.S.