A coalition of leaders in East San José say the sexual assault allegations against labor leader Cesar Chavez should be a turning point for the community and the country. The moment is forcing a difficult but necessary reckoning about how movements handle harm within their own communities. Advocates are calling for accountability, support for survivors, and honest conversations about what justice should look like moving forward. KQED’s Joseph Geha reports.

A coalition of leaders in East San Jos&eacute; say the sexual assault allegations against labor leader Cesar Chavez should be a turning point for the community and the country. The moment is forcing a difficult but necessary reckoning about how movements handle harm within their own communities. Advocates are calling for accountability, support for survivors, and honest conversations about what justice should look like moving forward. KQED&rsquo;s Joseph Geha reports.

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KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.