This post was originally focused on Cesar Chavez. It begins with posts about the revelations of his abuse, but then focuses on other resources that can be used to celebrate California Farmworker Day.
How To Teach About The Evil Acts Of Cesar Chavez?
Awful————Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/u…
— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) March 18, 2026 at 8:05 AM
www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti…
— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) March 18, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Cesar Chavez was accused of sexually abusing girls and women during his era leading the United Farm Workers.
The union’s co-founder Dolores Huerta says he sexually assaulted her as well.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) March 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM
States reconsider Cesar Chavez celebrations after sexual abuse allegations
— Politico (@politico.com) March 18, 2026 at 2:07 PM
‘Hard to absorb’: Chavez allegations stun Newsom, top Democrats
— Politico (@politico.com) March 18, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The California Department of Education has a model curriculum on Farmworkers Day that you may find useful.
The National Museum of American History has a great activity related tothe banning of the terrible short-handled hoe. Students can create their own online virtual museum exhibit.
Farmworkers Activist Dolores Huerta Will Be Focus of Smithsonian Exhibit is from NBC News.
Eclipsed by Cesar Chavez, Larry Itliong’s Story Now Emerges is from NBC News.
Larry Itliong Day Celebrated in Honor of Filipino-American Labor Leader is from NBC News.
50 Years Later, Remembering the Delano Grape Strike is also from NBC News.
Larry Itliong Day Celebrated in Honor of Filipino-American Labor Leader is from NBC News.
California School to Bear Names of Filipino-American Labor Leaders Itliong, Vera Cruz is from NBC News.
Latino Poets Honor Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta at Smithsonian is from NBC News.
Smithsonian Portrays Civil Rights Struggle Through Dolores Huerta is from NBC News.
The Legacy of Helen Chavez is from The Atlantic.
You Can Now Watch The Entire New PBS Documentary On Dolores Huerta Online For Free
VIDEO: NEW TED-TALK FEATURING DOLORES HUERTA
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Several “Cesar Chavez Day” activities are reportedly being canceled across the country amid allegations made against the late labor leader and civil rights activist.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) March 17, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Hi, I have a few links for Spanish teachers about Cesar Chavez on my blog at http://senorab1972.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/cesar-chavez/