Institutions are engaging in a highly sensitive and, arguably, reactive process – removing references to Cesar Chavez – fueled by newly surfaced accusations of sexual assault. This immediately triggers a Steeleman analysis: the strongest version of this narrative is that Chavez’s legacy, previously considered heroic, is now undeniably tarnished by these allegations. The timing – coinciding with a broader cultural reckoning around abuse and historical injustices – is significant. This reveals a p...