Dolores Huerta, a pioneering US civil rights activist who supported underprivileged farm labourers, passed away at the age of 96, according to her family. In the 1960s and 1970s, the well-known labour organiser fought for the rights of agricultural workers alongside fellow labour leader Cesar Chavez. Together, they founded the revolutionary United agricultural Workers Union (UFW). Through her foundation, Huerta carried on her advocacy efforts on voting and immigration-related issues.Family spokesman Erik Olvera stated on Wednesday, “As you can imagine, this is an extremely difficult time for us, and we ask for privacy as we grieve this incredible loss to our family.” Huerta’s death from cancer has been confirmed by the BBC.
Huerta was raised in Stockton, California, in the center of the state’s significant agricultural sector, despite being born in New Mexico. Her mother, who used to work at a cannery, reared her. After graduating from college, Huerta worked as a teacher before establishing labour unions and leading the Chicano power movement. She became the emotional focal point of a number of revolutionary groups advocating for improved living and working conditions and salaries for the underprivileged.
Later, while raising eleven children, she worked on environmental concerns, women’s and civic rights, and gender equality. She carried on with that work far into her 90s.According to several accounts, she once said, “I would like to be remembered as a woman who cares for fellow humans.” “Our life should be used to improve the world, not only to obtain possessions. We are here on Earth for that purpose.”
Also Read:
Investors Who Deny Fraud Allegations and Mislead Authorities are Fined $210,000 by Dubai
The Voice of Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny, Eric Bauza, Passes Away at Age 46
