Milwaukee cancels celebration after Cesar Chavez sexual assault allegations emerge

By: Isiah Holmes

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 629

Last Updated: 2 days, 13 hours ago

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Milwaukee reacted to a the New York Times investigation published Wednesday that details sexual misconduct allegations against influential civil rights and labor activist Cesar Chavez. Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, who represents parts of Milwaukee’s predominantly Latino south side, announced that an annual celebration of Chavez’s life will be canceled this year.

Milwaukee is also considering renaming a street that honors Chavez, who is accused of assaulting girls as young as 13. Images of Chavez …

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