Tag: Cesar Chavez
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Colorado lawmakers mull renaming César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day
A Colorado House committee has voted to rename the March 31 state holiday from César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day, following a national shift prompted by sexual abuse allegations against the labor leader. The State, Civic, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee on Monday heard and passed House Bill 1339, sponsored by House Majority Leader…
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Denver to remove César Chávez name from city holiday, park in light of abuse allegations
The City of Denver will remove the name of César Chávez from the city holiday and city monuments that bear his name, one day after allegations of sexual misconduct by fellow civil rights activist Dolores Huerta and others surfaced, Mayor Mike Johnston announced Thursday. The city has already canceled its annual march, which was set…
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Denver César Chávez march expected to be canceled after sexual misconduct allegations
Newly uncovered allegations that César Chávez, the farming labor leader, sexually assaulted minors decades ago are prompting cancellations of annual celebrations of his March 31 birthday, which is a federal holiday. United Farm Workers, the union he and Dolores Huerta founded, said this week it will not take part in any César Chávez Day activities…
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Denver City Council to consider up to $289 million in bond spending
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The Denver City Council will consider approving a sextet of construction contracts worth $30 million each ahead of their Tuesday meeting. Councilmembers are also scheduled to consider several other contracts and bond spending totaling close to $300 million. The Council did not meet on Monday, it’s normal meeting time, as the city government closed in…
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Denver City and County offices closed Monday for César Chávez Day
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All City and County of Denver offices will be closed Monday for César Chávez Day, a city holiday. Chávez led a varied life, serving in the United States Navy for two years, as well as cofounding the National Farm Workers Association, which later evolved into the United Farm Workers labor union. In 1994, Chávez was…