The righteousness of the farmworker struggle persists in the face of a man who chose not to live up to its values

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

“He did his grooming very well. He should get an Academy Award for all he did," one survivor said.

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

The righteousness of the farmworker struggle persists in the face of a man who chose not to live up to its values