Nationality: Mexican
Dolores Huerta is a renowned activist for the rights of farm workers, and a leader for Chicano civil rights. With César Chávez , she helped form United Farm Workers to fight for better working and living conditions. Today, it is the largest union that continues to fight for the rights of agricultural workers.
“Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.” -Dolores Huerta