(John Sotomayor | The New York Times) Cesar Chavez, center, joins with United Farm Workers while demonstrating in New York, Oct. 10, 1969. An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.
After the surfacing of very credible sexual-abuse allegations against civil rights icon Cesar Chavez, I encourage Salt Lake City, West Valley City and Ogden to remove his name from their streets.
The United Farm Workers, which Chavez co-founded, deserves applause for canceling its annual celebration honoring him. It had been scheduled for March 31. What a contrast to the way the stonewalling executive branch and Republicans in Congress have dealt with serious allegations against President Trump.
By acting promptly to remove the name of Chavez, these Utah cities will be setting an example for others in removing Trump’s name from public places when his abundant guilt can no longer be hidden.
Steve Warren, West Valley City