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Denver Will Rename César Chávez Day and Remove Name, Bust and Plaque From Park

Denver will rename César Chávez Park and holiday, remove a bust, and cancel celebrations following allegations of sexual abuse detailed in a New York Times investigation.

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Mayor Mike Johnston and City Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval spoke about Denver's plans after sexual abuse allegations against the civil rights leader were made public.

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Denver will rename César Chávez Park and city holiday bearing his name amid abuse allegations

A day after a report alleging that labor leader and civil rights activist César Chávez sexually abused women and girls, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced the city will rename a holiday and park.

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Vandals deface César Chávez Park in Denver following explosive abuse accusations

Vandals defaced Denver’s César Chávez Park in the Berkeley neighborhood overnight Wednesday after explosive accusations of sexual abuse against the renowned labor rights advocate surfaced.

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Denver will rename César Chávez Day and remove name, bust and plaque from park

Mayor Mike Johnston and City Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval spoke about Denver's plans after sexual abuse allegations against the civil rights leader were made public.

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Denver to rename César Chávez city holiday and park

City leaders are grappling with an investigative report alleging the late labor leader groomed and abused girls.

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Denver Will Rename César Chávez Park

Mayor Mike Johnston, along with the Denver City Council, announced changes to the holiday and park commemorating the late activist Cesar Chavez in light of abuse allegations. Johnston stated that he had spoken extensively with Ward 1 Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval, whose district includes the park dedicated to the activist, to discuss the impact of the allegations. They emphasized their sympathy for the victims.

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