Dolores Huerta Dies at 96: Remembering the UFW Co-Founder and Labor Rights Icon
Episode 18 min 17s

Dolores Huerta Dies at 96: Remembering the UFW Co-Founder and Labor Rights Icon

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News reports on the life and legacy of Dolores Huerta, the fierce organizer and co-founder of the United Farm Workers who has died at the age of 96. This episode explores her foundational role in the American labor movement, her partnership with Cesar Chavez, and her historic leadership during the Delano grape strikes and nationwide boycotts. We examine how her grassroots organizing, political mobilization, and rallying cry 'Sí, se puede' transformed American labor law, secured vital protections for agricultural workers, and paved the way for modern civil rights advocacy. #DoloresHuerta #LaborRights #UnitedFarmWorkers #CivilRights

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