Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
The Brief
Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation's fruit and vegetable fields and coined the phrase "Sí, se puede!" that became a widespread rallying cry.
Key Facts
- Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation's fruit and vegetable fields and coined the phrase "Sí, se puede!" that became a widespread rallying cry.
- The reporting describes a current development with consequences for the people and institutions involved.
Context
Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation's fruit and vegetable fields and coined the phrase "Sí, se puede!" that became a widespread rallying cry.
Why It Matters
The reporting describes a current development with consequences for the people and institutions involved.
What's Next / What's Unknown
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Sources
NPR · 10/28/2026 ↗