El Paso is swapping César Chávez Day for a new 'Community & Labor Heritage Day' on the city calendar. It’s a move to broaden the focus of the holiday to cover a wider range of local labor history and community milestones.
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The resolution involves the distribution of 250 commemorative coins at no cost to the public.
El Paso County residents and visitors attending the July 4th celebration.
People who feel the specific legacy of César Chávez is being diluted or sidelined by the broader name change.
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El Paso renames César Chávez Day as Community & Labor Heritage Day city holiday KFOX