Cesar Chavez Day renamed in San Benito
· KRGV (NBC 5)
San Benito city officials have voted to change the name of Cesar Chavez Day to Community and Labor Heritage Day. This decision comes in light of recent allegations against Chavez, who was accused of sexual abuse in a March 2023 New York Times article. City leaders emphasized that the new name will still honor the contributions of farmworkers in the U.S. The holiday will now be observed on the Monday following Good Friday and Easter Sunday, providing a four-day weekend for city officials and some businesses. The San Benito commissioners plan to celebrate the renamed holiday next year.
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