In honor of the civil rights icon's birthday, the state of California and Los Angeles County claimed April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day.
In honor of her legacy, the acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis issued a proclamation declaring April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day.
"A powerhouse for social justice, Dolores Huerta's legacy reminds us that one person's dedication can ignite a movement, transforming the lives of countless others," said Kounalakis. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors also unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis to proclaim April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day."Born into a family of activists, Huerta witnessed firsthand the struggles of farmworkers and the discrimination they faced according to the
This early exposure and her own experiences of prejudice ignited a passion for equality that would define her life's work.Dexter Scott King, son of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62 “Dolores teaches these individuals that they have personal power,” said a spokesperson for the Dolores Huerta Foundation. “She emphasizes the importance of coupling that power with responsibility and cooperation to create lasting change.”
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