By KAREN VELIE Gov. Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring March 31 as “Farmworkers Day.” Last week, Newsom signed a bill to rename California’s Cesar Chavez Day to “Farmworkers Day.” Recent allegations that Chavez had sexually abused girls and... (Continue reading)
Statement from the president of the Latino Caucus of California Counties Dawn Ortiz-Legg The posthumous revelations regarding César Chávez—a figure long honored for his leadership and advocacy on behalf of farm workers—have been deeply painful for many in our Latino... (Continue reading)