Cesar Chavez erased across California as statues fall, streets renamed and murals wiped

[Fishrrman]

https://nypost.com/2026/03/20/us-news/chavez-erased-statues-fall-streets-renamed-murals-wiped/

Cesar Chavez erased across California as statues fall, streets renamed and murals wiped
3/20/26
Daniel Farr

Cesar Chavez is disappearing across California.

Statues are coming down, street names are being stripped, and murals are being covered up in a rapid-fire backlash against the once-revered labor leader, as officials move to distance public spaces from a legacy now under scrutiny.

In San Fernando, a statue of Cesar Chavez was removed Thursday, while at Santa Ana College, murals and other campus imagery bearing his likeness have been covered. In Fresno, city leaders unanimously voted to strip Chavez’s name from a major boulevard, restoring its original designation, a dramatic reversal of a tribute that once symbolized pride in the civil rights icon.

Symbols that once cemented Chavez’s status as a civil rights hero are being dismantled piece by piece — following stunning allegations that he raped and molested two girls beginning at the age of 12 and raping his longtime ally, Dolores Huerta.

From city halls to college campuses, what was once celebrated in bronze, painted on walls, and stamped onto street signs is now under review, with more institutions expected to follow suit.

For decades, Chavez was widely celebrated as the co-founder of the United Farm Workers, a labor movement icon who championed the rights of farmworkers and became a symbol of Latino political empowerment.

But newly surfaced allegations about his sexual misconduct have prompted public officials to reconsider decades of honors tied to his name.

Across the state, officials cite community concerns and public accountability as reasons for removing statues, renaming streets, and covering murals.

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[Free Vulcan]

While you're at it CA, do the same to Harvey Milk.

[PeteS in CA]

San Jose covers plaque honoring Cesar Chavez at downtown plaza

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/san-jose-cesar-chavez-plaque-covered/4055206/

San Jose city crews Friday morning covered a plaque honoring Cesar Chavez at the downtown plaza bearing his name on Market Street.
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The city has begun cataloging all the Cesar Chavez-related monuments to determine where they are on city property or within city limits.

The city council plans to hold public hearing on the next steps, as they consider to rename sites in a way that support the movement rather than a sole person.

Keep in mind that what has been covered can be uncovered and that "cataloging" does not change a thing. Much as I'd like to see Chavez "cancelled" as the rapist and ephebophile he was, I'm still skeptical that Progs will de-icon-ize Chavez.

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Milk "liked" under-age teenage boys.

[Cyber Liberty]

While you're at it CA, do the same to Harvey Milk.

I think they renamed the Navel vessel that was named after Milk.

[PeteS in CA]

I think they renamed the Navel vessel that was named after Milk.

Now USNS Oscar V. Peterson. It came into service named for Milk in 2023 and the name was changed in June 2025. The new name is very fitting, as Oscar V. Peterson won the CMoH, posthumously, for his service on the oiler USS Neosho, which was sunk in the Battle of the Coral Sea. Over-simplifying considerably, Peterson was in the ship's repair party, was seriously wounded, and managed to closed 4 steam valves, keeping the ship powered, which contributed to over 100 men surviving.

Milk served in the US Navy ~4 years, usefully, but not heroic or outstanding. What he was in his personal life needs to be exposed, but I don't expect that to happen. I did not expect Chavez's corruption to be exposed, either, nor for what, exactly, so .

[Cyber Liberty]

Now USNS Oscar V. Peterson. It came into service named for Milk in 2023 and the name was changed in June 2025. The new name is very fitting, as Oscar V. Peterson won the CMoH, posthumously, for his service on the oiler USS Neosho, which was sunk in the Battle of the Coral Sea. Over-simplifying considerably, Peterson was in the ship's repair party, was seriously wounded, and managed to closed 4 steam valves, keeping the ship powered, which contributed to over 100 men surviving.

Milk served in the US Navy ~4 years, usefully, but not heroic or outstanding. What he was in his personal life needs to be exposed, but I don't expect that to happen. I did not expect Chavez's corruption to be exposed, either, nor for what, exactly, so .

Thanks!  My memory was a bit cloudy on the details!

[Wingnut]

This might be the longest or oldest dead guy to be Metooed. 

[the OlLine Rebel]

These are ALLEGATIONS?

This would be the first time communists would actually remove someone of their own side for being possibly maybe sketchy (cough cough…Klintoon…cough cough).

Not that communists would remove him for being communist.

I’m actually shocked anything is being done at all.

But now that it is, all immediately based on rumors?  Typical communist.  Off with his head.

[MeganC]

While you're at it CA, do the same to Harvey Milk.

If Chavez had been molesting little boys then Newsom would be naming all sorts of things after him.

[MeganC]

These are ALLEGATIONS?

Facts do not matter to the Left. All that matters to them is the seriousness of the accusation.

[libertybele]

Facts do not matter to the Left. All that matters to them is the seriousness of the accusation.

All that matters to the left is that the can repeat lies enough times that they can convince people that they are true.