The San Diego City Council Tuesday officially removed the name of César Chávez from a city holiday and a street in Barrio Logan, following last month’s shocking sexual abuse allegations against the deceased labor leader.
The City Council approved an amendment to the San Diego Municipal Code to rename the March 31 holiday to Farmworkers Day. Additionally, César E. Chávez Parkway, located in Barrio Logan, has been renamed Chicano Park Boulevard. Both changes are intended to honor the legacy of farmworker-rights activism and the Chicano movement.
“The farmworkers movement was a foundational part of the Chicano Movement, rooted in the fight for dignity and justice for workers across California and beyond,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “In San Diego, that legacy is reflected in Barrio Logan and Chicano Park, which remain enduring symbols of community identity and cultural history. This renaming of the city holiday, as well as Cesar Chavez Parkway to Chicano Park Boulevard, reflects that history and ensures our civic assets align with our values.”…