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Meet Dolores Huerta: Iconic Activist & Women’s Advocate
Dolores Huerta is one of the most important women of our century. She is an iconic civil rights activist, women’s rights leader, and social justice advocate who created the famous rallying cry, ‘Sí se puede”. Now, on the eve of turning 90 years old, Dolores shares with us the wisdom gained from her incredible life experiences. Dolores has led an extraordinary life, ...
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From NBC News: Smithsonian Portrays Civil Rights Struggle Through Dolores Huerta
Melanie Bencosme, nbcnews.com – Jul 3, 2015 When she viewed a National Portrait Gallery exhibit portraying the height of her farmworker activism, Dolores Huerta was struck by a snapshot of civil rights leader Cesar Chavez seated next to her while she lay in a hospital bed. “I was beaten up by the police,” Huerta told NBC News, referring to a 1988 incident where ...
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From Huffington Post: 14 Latinas Who Understand The Strength That Lives Within Every Woman
Tanisha Lover Ramirez, HuffPost Latino Voices – Mar 9, 2016 March is Women’s History Month, and this year we’re celebrating by reflecting on the wise words Latinas have shared about everything from womanhood to activism to representation. Though there are plenty other Latinas from whom we can learn, the following words from these 14 women are a good place to start. Without further ado, ...
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