Mary Rose Wilcox and her husband marched and fasted alongside César Chavez. They helped him open a radio station in Phoenix and plastered their Mexican restaurant with photos and a mural of the widely admired Latino icon.

Community advocates say the allegations reflect long‑standing concerns within the Chicano community, while Dallas leaders debate whether to keep Chavez's name on city streets.

Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta revealed she was among women and girls who say they were sexually abused by César Chavez, the widely admired Latino icon who brought to light the struggles of farmhands while leading the United Farm Workers union.

Cesar Chavez. Latino leaders say they are shocked by “deeply troubling” sexual misconduct allegations against the prominent civil rights icon. Celebrations of the late

North Texas Latino leaders say they feel “disheartened” and “betrayed” after Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state will no longer observe the annual Cesar Chavez holiday later this month. The decision comes as newly surfaced allegations accuse the late civil rights leader of inappropriate sexual behavior involving women and minors.

Cesar Chavez, a civil and labor rights icon, has been accused of molestation and sexual assault by multiple women, including his closest organizing ally. On Wednesday, a bombshell investigation from The New York Times brought to light the heartbreaking testimony of Dolores Huerta,

The family of Cesar Chavez has responded to accusations of sexual abuse that emerged this week against the labor leader. Here's what they said. (AP Photo)

Many people across the U.S. are working to reconcile the legacy of the long-admired Latino icon César Chavez with stunning allegations that he sexually abused girls and women. Labor rights