PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Changes are being seen after Arizona decided to no longer recognize Cesar Chavez Day due to sexual misconduct allegations against the labor rights icon.
Several cities renamed the holiday after the allegations surfaced earlier this month, while the state is making legislative changes.
The cities of Phoenix and San Luis renamed the day Farmworkers Day.
Tempe renamed it Women Farmworkers Day. Tucson now recognizes Dolores Huerta Day on March 30 and no longer recognizes Cesar Chavez Day.
Phoenix Union High School District voted to temporarily rename Cesar Chavez High School to Champions Circle High School, a move expected to cost the district millions of dollars.
The Phoenix City Council voted last week to remove Chavez’s name from street signs, facilities, a plaza, parks and community centers. The council will report back in 30 days on the progress made in removing Chavez’s name across the city.
A group of lawmakers sent a bill repealing the statewide recognition of Cesar Chavez to the governor’s desk. A governor’s office spokesperson said Gov. Katie Hobbs plans to sign the bill. The spokesperson also said the state is looking into ways to recognize farmworkers.
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