From NPR.

There’s a continued reckoning over the legacy of the late United Farmworkers activist, César Chavez. The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez spoke to historians who say this could be an opportunity to refocus on the broader farmworkers movement.

For decades, Chavez has been revered as a central figure in the fight for farmworker rights. But new reporting that corroborates allegations of sexual assault and child rape is reshaping how that legacy is viewed.

Cynthia Orozco is a historian with the League of United Latin American Citizens. She says the moment calls for a shift in focus — beyond Chavez himself. "Let’s celebrate the farmworkers, the farmworker movement, and let’s celebrate Dolores Huerta and let’s celebrate the women who are now speaking out."

Orozco says movements are built by people — not just leaders — and that this is a chance to recognize contributions that have often been overlooked. Across the country, including here in Texas, communities are canceling "Chavez Day" events and reconsidering how he’s remembered.