'It was my cross to bear.' Reconciling with Cesar Chavez's abuse

'It was my cross to bear.' Reconciling with Cesar Chavez's abuse

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Dolores Huerta built a lasting movement with Cesar Chavez. And after waiting decades, she has decided to share the story of how Chavez abused her.

Dolores Huerta told the New York Times that she felt pressured to have sex with Cesar Chavez, while on a work trip in 1960.

Six years later — after they had founded the union for farmworkers– she says Chavez raped her.

Shortly after the Times story came out, Huerta spoke to Latino USA host Maria Hinojosa. Hinojosa shared what she learned with NPR's Ailsa Chang.

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This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.

It was edited by Courtney Dorning.

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