BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Friday marked a symbolic moment in downtown Bakersfield, as the image of the late Cesar Chavez crumbles in real time — both figuratively and physically.
Demolition began Friday morning after the mural was graffitied with the message “Believe survivors” on Thursday.
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Amid sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader, the removal rang alarms for some onlookers.
“Historically, like he did do something. He did help a movement, so why be so quick to wash that away?” said Ana Martinez, a Bakersfield resident…