Dolores Huerta by Lexi Marie

DOLORES HUERTA

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BIRTH // April 10th, 1930

ORIGIN // Dawson Mexico

PARENTAL INFLUENCE //

Juan Fernandez: who was a farm worker and active Union activist.

Alicia Chavez: raised her for the majority of her life in Stockton, California. Alicia was active among community affairs and believed in cultural diversity abs served as a role model for women and people of color.

UNITED FARM WORKERS

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Also known as the UNW; this movement consisted of a large population of farm/field workers, many of which were Mexican-Americans. They advocated for better treatment within the system.

-- Dolores co-founded this organization with fellow activist Cesar Chavez. She was especially known for directing the Delano Grape Strike.

OTHER AFFILIATES

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1. Agricultural Workers Association (Founder)

2. People for the American Way (Board Member)

3. Consumer Confederation of California

4. Feminist Majority Foundation

THE EFFECTS

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With great skill in negotiation and organization, along with her relentless devotion, Dolores has improved many lives of workers, immigrants and women.

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AWARDS

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1. Eleanor Roosevelt Award of Human Rights (1993)

2. Puffin Nation Prize for Creative Citizenship (2002)

3. Community of Christ International Peace Award (2007)

4. Presidential Medal of Freedom (May 28, 2012)

5. National Women's Hall of Fame (1993)

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STUDENT OPINION

lexicmarie — 2015-12-16 07:58:56 UTC

Personally I greatly look up to Dolores Huerta because she is such an amazing feminist icon that not only supports feminism but cultural diversity and equality and respect for everyone. I also love that she is Hispanic like me.

lexicmarie — 2015-12-16 08:02:13 UTC