What will Los Angeles do with ‘César Chávez’ holiday, schools and monuments?

After the bombshell allegations against civil rights leader César Chávez became public posthumously, Los Angeles officials and leaders are now faced a big task: what to do with numerous parks, schools and landmarks that bear his name.

As the labor leader’s legacy is woven into the identity of Angelenos, especially Latino communities, it would take a lot of time and effort if the city or county wants to cancel the late Chávez three decades after his death.

LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn Wednesday called for César Chávez Day, March 31, to be changed to Farmworker Day in the county, saying she was “horrified” to learn civil rights leader Dolores Huerta may have also been sexually assaulted by Chávez.

“For those of us who grew up admiring the farmworker movement, today’s news is heartbreaking,” Hahn said. “The abuses of one man will never diminish the extraordinary sacrifices, accomplishments, and legacy of the women of the farmworker movement. It’s time we put them first.”

Los Angeles City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado whose district includes East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights told NBC Los Angeles that she supports the idea of renaming holidays, landmarks and public spaces named after Chavez. That could possibly mean the name change for César E. Chávez Avenue that runs from downtown Los Angeles to East LA.

“I am deeply troubled by the accounts about Cesar Chavez that have emerged. No legacy should be beyond scrutiny,” Jurado said in a statement to NBCLA. “These painful accounts mean that now is the time to rethink how we honor the farmworker movement and affirm our commitment to the ongoing struggle for workers’ rights.”

The Los Angeles Unified School District also responded to the allegations, saying it is reviewing “curriculum and resources” that mention Chavez while highlighting the farmworker movement.

“It is important to recognize the collective work of thousands who have advanced social justice, labor rights, and community empowerment,” a spokesperson for the district told NBCLA in a statement.

The LAUSD has not said whether name changes would be considered for numerous schools, including César Chávez Learning Academies in San Fernando and César Chávez Elementary School in El Sereno.

Some organizations in California have already started to implement changes after the allegations came out. Cal Poly Pomona, for one, has canceled the upcoming “César E. Chávez Day of Services” scheduled for March 31. Instead, it will be holding “Spring Day of Service,” the school said, adding the accusations against Chávez will be closely reviewed and assessed for further updates.

California State University, Fresno covered its Chávez statue on campus with black tarp Wednesday. The school president also sent a message to students and staff that he will push for the removal of his statue.