Dolores Huerta
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Full Name: Dolores Clara Fernandez
Occupation: Civil Rights Activist
DOB: April 10th 1930 in Dawson, New Mexico
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HER CHILDHOOD
HER CHILDHOOD
Dolores's Parents got divorced when she was three years old , So her mother took Dolores and they moved to Stockton , California. Her Grandfather help take care of Dolores and her two brothers while their mother juggled jobs.
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Her Education
Her Education
Dolores went to the Stockton Elementary School when she was young. She also attended Stockton High School and was a Majorette and was a dedicated member of the Girl Scouts up until she was 18. After she graduated High School she went to the University of the Pacific and San Joaquin Delta College. In college ,she studied to get a professional teaching credential
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Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Dolores founded the labor organization, Which would become the United Farm Workers of America (UFW). Dolores also led strikes, organized demonstrations, and also negotiated contracts on behalf of the UFW. She advocated safer working conditions for her to work without harmful pesticides. Dolores fought for the rights of women , immigrants, and people living in poverty. Dolores also founded the Dolores Huerta Foundation
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Later Years
Later Years
At the age of 92 Huerta is still working hard continuing her work as an activist through the Dolores Huerta Foundation Dolores said "She hopes her legacy is one inspiring others to take action themselves."
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DOLORES HUERTA
DOLORES
Determined, Courageous, Fearless, and Passionate
Mother to 11 kids
She liked Organizing Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez and loved her children
Determination, Frustrated, and Happy
She feared not having a safe place to work, people being used, and physical violence
She founded the Labor Organization which would later become the UFW. And founded the Dolores Huerta Foundation
She wanted safer working conditions and the elimination of harmful pesticides
She was born in Dawson, New Mexico, and lived in CA Stockton
HUERTA
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