Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced changes to the city’s César Chávez celebration amid serious allegations against the late labor leader and civil rights activist. On Thursday, the mayor said this year’s celebration will be known as “Sí, se puede,” which means “Yes, we can!”
On Wednesday, the city announced that this year’s celebrations surrounding Chávez’s legacy would be canceled. A day later, Johnston announced the March 31 events would undergo an overhaul immediately, which includes removing Chávez’s name from the event.
Johnston said that he met with Denver City Council President Amanda Sandoval on Wednesday after receiving the news. He said they agreed that the community will begin a process of how to rename the movement and subsequent events…