Cesar Chavez mural replaced with Dolores Huerta in Watts, after sexual assault allegations
ABC7 Los Angeles • • general
Key Points:
- A mural in Watts, Los Angeles, originally featuring farmworker leader Cesar Chavez, has been revamped to replace him with civil rights icon Dolores Huerta due to recent sexual assault allegations against Chavez.
- Muralist "Misteralek," who created the artwork in 2021, decided to make the change after learning about the allegations, feeling responsible as the artist to reflect the community's values.
- Dolores Huerta recently revealed she was among those allegedly assaulted by Chavez, a revelation that influenced the mural's update.
- The Watts Century Latino Organization emphasized that the movement for migrant workers' rights is bigger than any one individual, making the switch to Huerta a natural and positive pivot.
- The updated mural aims to honor Hu
