DOLORES HUERTA
The UFW's Grand Lady of Steel
DOLORES HUERTA Co-founder, with Cesar Chavez, of the
United Farm
Workers of America
(also see
http://www.farmworkers.org)
has emerged as one of the leading spokespersons for
Latinos, women, and other ethnic minority groups. The following are Web
Sites that chronicle her monumental social and political achievements and
a bibliography of articles and books written about her life.
DOLORES HUERTA one the century's most powerful and
respected labor movement leaders.
DOLORES HUERTA: Cesar Chavez once described Huerta's driven
character as "totally fearless, both mentally and physically."
DOLORES HUERTA:
"I think we brought to the world, the United States
anyway, the whole idea of boycotting as a
nonviolent tactic. I think we showed the world that
nonviolence can work to make social change."
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DOLORES HUERTA WOMAN OF THE YEAR:
For a lifetime of labor championing
the rights of farmworkers
DOLORES HUERTA: one the century's most powerful and
respected labor movement leaders.
DOLORES HUERTA: Activist speaks against racism, for gender
equality.
Readings On Dolores Huerta: Compiled by Romelia Salinas Clnet WWW site manager.
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