Mural Honors Unsung Hero Corona

0:00It's April 7th. This is California News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. A Santa Ana mural honoring Caesar Chavez is getting a fresh coat of paint from the original artist, 76-year-old Abraham Moya Jr. He's swapping out Chavez for Burr Corona, a trailblazing labor organizer who came before him, all because new allegations against Chavez shook things. Up, five years back, Moya pitched Corona for the Jackson Street spot, but the community pushed for Chavez instead. Now, with those claims out in the open, Moya is going back to his first idea, giving props to Corona's behind-the-scenes work in the Latino community. Before the Chicano movement hit in the 60s, folks had Chavez up on a pedestal as their leader, but the news hit hard, leaving everyone rethinking. Still, the switch has full backing from the neighborhood, the mayor, and even Corona's family, showing unity and honoring quieter heroes. The big portrait changes, but the iconic slogan, Cise Puede, or yes we can, sticks around

1:01since it belongs to the farm workers, not just one man. Moy is adding another line at the bottom, Undano Contra Uno, Ace Undano Contra Tado, meaning a harm to one is a harm to all. As Moya layers on the details, starting with those telling eyes, this murals evolving into a stronger nod to unsung activists who got real work done. Without the spotlight.