Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta is a living civil rights icon and political activist who fought for better working conditions for farmworkers and the rights of the marginalized.

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Profession :

Civil Rights Figure

Birthday :

April 10, 1930

Age :

95

Dolores Huerta, an 87-year-old civil rights legend, has devoted her life to advocating for immigrants, women, and the working poor. Alongside Cesar Chavez, she co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) and the National Farm Workers Association, striving to secure labor contracts, improved wages, and safer working conditions for farmworkers. Huerta played a significant role in the Chicano civil rights movement and created the UFW slogan, “Sí, se puede” (Yes, we can). Additionally, she has served as a board member for the Feminist Majority Foundation and holds the distinction of being the first Latina inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.