Cesar Chavez was heralded as a labor and civil rights icon. This is being questioned after allegations he sexually assaulted women and girls.

The United Farm Workers said Tuesday that allegations of “abuse of young women or minors” were concerning enough to pause events commemorating Chavez.

Several organizations have canceled celebrations to mark Cesar Chavez Day after allegations surfaced that holiday's namesake may have engaged in sexually inappropriate behavior.

Cesar Chavez was heralded as a labor and civil rights icon. This is being questioned after allegations he sexually assaulted women and girls.

The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.