{"id":211050,"date":"2026-03-19T06:48:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T06:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/211050\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T06:48:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T06:48:14","slug":"san-antonio-cesar-chavez-march-organizers-foundation-disbands-amid-sexual-abuse-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/211050\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio C\u00e9sar Ch\u00e1vez march organizers, foundation disbands amid sexual abuse allegations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SAN ANTONIO \u2013 The C\u00e9sar E. Ch\u00e1vez Legacy &amp; Educational Foundation dissolved Wednesday night after more than three decades, following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/18\/my-silence-ends-here-labor-civil-rights-activist-accuses-cesar-chavez-of-sexual-abuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/18\/my-silence-ends-here-labor-civil-rights-activist-accuses-cesar-chavez-of-sexual-abuse\/\">sexual abuse allegations against the group\u2019s namesake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">In a statement, the organization said it was \u201cdeeply saddened and troubled\u201d by the allegations that Ch\u00e1vez abused labor rights activist Dolores Huerta and others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cThese reports describe conduct that is profoundly disturbing, indefensible, and that has caused real pain,\u201d the statement said. \u201cWe acknowledge that pain and stand with the Huerta, Rosas, and Murguia families and all survivors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The foundation said it has been sustained for more than 30 years by community support, growing beyond preserving Chavez\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">It was responsible for the annual C\u00e9sar E. Ch\u00e1vez March, which leaders <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/06\/2026-cesar-e-chavez-march-for-justice-canceled-due-to-sensitive-matter-officials-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/06\/2026-cesar-e-chavez-march-for-justice-canceled-due-to-sensitive-matter-officials-say\/\">canceled less than two weeks ago<\/a> due to \u201ca sensitive matter.\u201d The foundation also provided assistance to those facing food insecurity and educational opportunities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cAfter careful deliberation, our Board of Directors has made the decision to dissolve\u201d the foundation, the statement said, adding the decision reflects an obligation to uphold its values and avoid contributing to further harm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The group thanked its volunteers, partners and supporters, ending the statement by saying \u201cthe spirit of La Causa \u2014 service, unity, and care for one another \u2014 belongs to the community and will endure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Read more:<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SAN ANTONIO \u2013 The C\u00e9sar E. 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