"I carried this secret for as long as I did because building the movement and securing farmworker rights was my life's work. I have never identified myself as a victim, but I now understand that I am a survivor - of violence, of sexual abuse, of domineering men who saw me, and other women, as property, or things to control."
"There are no words strong enough to condemn those deplorable actions that he did. Cesar's actions do not reflect the values of our community and our movement. I am telling my story because the New York Times has indicated that I was not the only one - there were others."
"The New York Times found extensive evidence that Chávez had groomed multiple little girls while leading the farmworkers movement, including a child he had known since she was 8."
Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union with César Chávez, disclosed that she endured sexual abuse and violence from Chávez during their decades-long partnership. She remained silent to prioritize the farmworkers movement and securing rights for agricultural workers. The New York Times investigation uncovered extensive evidence that Chávez groomed multiple children, including a girl he knew since age eight. Huerta identified herself as a survivor rather than a victim and stated others experienced similar abuse. The UFW canceled annual Chávez Day celebrations in response. Chávez's family expressed shock and sadness, affirming support for abuse survivors while requesting privacy.
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