The Women Leading the Farmworker Movement Won’t Let It Be Defined By Cesar Chavez

Women leading farmworker movement won't let it be defined by Cesar Chavez

This story was originally reported by Chabeli Carrazana, Shefali Luthra and Marissa Martinez of The 19th. Meet Chabeli, Shefali and Marissa and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Monica Ramirez has spent much of her life spotlighting the pervasiveness of sexual violence against women farmworkers. She, like many in that movement, considered civil rights leader Cesar Chavez an icon. Since allegations came to light this we…

The Women Leading the Farmworker Movement Won’t Let It Be Defined By Cesar Chavez

Sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez are shaking the farmworker movement as women leaders call for accountability, justice, and continued advocacy.