Topic: Dolores Huerta

Labor icon Cesar Chavez is facing widespread deplatforming following sexual assault allegations made by 95-year-old activist Dolores Huerta. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Texas Governor Greg Abbott have both responded by distancing their states from Chavez, with Abbott directing the removal of Cesar Chavez Day from state law. The United Farm Workers (UFW) and the city of Los Angeles have also canceled planned celebrations in light of the "widely acknowledged" allegations.

A coordinated effort is underway to remove Cesar Chavez's name from public spaces following sexual assault allegations from former associate Dolores Huerta. The New York Times published a report detailing decades of alleged grooming and misconduct within the United Farm Workers union. The hosts speculate that the sudden "cancellation" may be timed to precede a major documentary or film release.

A New York Times investigation has brought forward sexual assault and rape allegations against farm labor icon Cesar Chavez. Dolores Huerta, the 95-year-old co-founder of the UFW, is among those cited in the report. As a result, several cities and organizations are canceling events and removing Chavez's name from public spaces and schools.