Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to officially rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day across California following serious allegations of sexual abuse against the late labor leader.The decision follows a New York Times investigation that detailed accusations that Chavez sexually abused women and underage girls during the 1960s.Dolores Huerta, the co-founder of the movement, confirmed she was a victim of the abuse.Cities such as
Los Angeles and
Sacramento are removing landmarks and statues dedicated to the former icon.