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Dolores Huerta, Voice of Farmworkers, Dies at 96
28 Oct
Summary
- Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers.
- Huerta passed away at her home in Bakersfield, California.
- She was 96 years old at the time of her death.
Dolores Huerta, a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, passed away at her home in Bakersfield, California. She was 96 years old.
Huerta dedicated her life to advocating for the rights and respect of farmworkers, emphasizing their crucial role in feeding people globally. She believed in the power of ordinary working people to create change through organization and commitment.
Her famous slogan, "Sí se puede" (Yes, we can), became a rallying cry for social justice movements. Huerta's enduring legacy lies in her tireless efforts to ensure farmworkers are recognized and respected for their labor.
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