The California Museum in Sacramento plans to remove labor leader Cesar Chavez from its California Hall of Fame. This unprecedented action follows a New York Times investigation detailing allegations that Chavez sexually abused multiple girls and engaged in misconduct with women in the United Farm Workers movement during the 1970s.
The decision marks the first time the museum has rescinded this honor and has triggered a widespread reassessment of Chavez's legacy. The United Farm Workers has canceled birthday events, and officials in multiple states are considering renaming schools and streets, while California's governor is reviewing the state holiday in Chavez's name.