Dossier
Increase the Peace
Coverage of Increase the Peace in the Nexus archive.
- These young activists don’t just want César Chavez’s name removed. They want a new style of leadership
Young activists in Back of the Yards are pushing to remove César Chavez's name from a local school due to allegations of sexual misconduct, advocating for a leadership model centered on collective action rather than a single male figure. They emphasize community-driven initiatives inspired by immigrant mothers and local efforts against violence.