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West Side residents brainstorm new names for César Chávez Street after abuse allegations
By Sara Hussein at Sahan Journal
· July 17, 2026
· 4 min read
The image and name of United Farm Workers founder César Chávez are prominent in the District del Sol corridor on St. Paul’s West Side.
But West Side residents are taking the first step toward renaming César Chávez Street, following allegations of sexual abuse by the longtime community leader.
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Key takeaway ” Organizers from the West Side Community Organization said they wanted to get a “temperature gauge” from the community as they worked to come up with a new name to present to the city.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The move to rename César Chávez Street on St. Paul's West Side has implications for Minneapolis , where a similar name change occurred just a few months ago. The decision to change Cesar Chavez Avenue in the North Loop back to Fourth Avenue N may have set a precedent for other cities in the Twin Cities area to reexamine their tributes to the embattled labor leader. As the West Side Community Organization gathers input from residents, Minneapolis residents may be watching to see if the new name chosen for the St. Paul street sparks a broader conversation about how to honor the city's own Latino heritage and history. The involvement of State Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega, a West Side native, also highlights the potential for state and local efforts to align on issues of social justice and community representation.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: Sahan Journal ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The image and name of United Farm Workers founder César Chávez are prominent in the District del Sol corridor on St. Paul’s West Side.
But West Side residents are taking the first step toward renaming César Chávez Street, following allegations of sexual abuse by the longtime community leader.
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