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Dolores Huerta, a prominent civil rights leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, passed away at the age of 96. Born in 1930 in New Mexico, Huerta dedicated her life to advocating for farmworkers, migrants, the economically marginalized, and women. She collaborated with Cesar Chavez in 1962 to establish the United Farm Workers of America, which aimed to secure fair wages, safe working conditions, and essential rights for agricultural laborers. Huerta's legacy extends beyond the labor movement, as she inspired generations of young Hispanic leaders, particularly women, and emphasized the importance of collective action and recognizing the power of everyday people.
Huerta's life was marked by her unwavering commitment to social justice and her ability to make every individual feel valued and essential. She was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and remained active until her death, traveling to the Vatican for a Mass for the Care of Creation in September 2026.
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