Following a New York Times investigation detailing multiple counts of sexual abuse by Cesar Chavez, Berkeley institutions are left to decide how to handle his legacy.
At UC Berkeley, the bust and portrait of Cesar Chavez was removed yesterday in the lobby of the student center named after him. West of campus is Cesar Chavez Park, which holds a solar calendar memorializing him and Dolores Huerta. Just a few blocks away, the “Live Without Borders/Vivir Sin Fronteras Mural” features Chavez’s face on the side of grocery store Mi Tierra Foods.
Now, officials must decide what action to take regarding these landmarks and how to honor the UFW union.
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✍️: Emily Shu
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