Dolores Huerta
American Labor Leader “Sí, se puede!”
A Story of Courage, Persistance, and Transformation
From a small town in New Mexico to the forefront of national movements, her leadership evolved alongside America’s struggles for justice.
"Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world." ~ Dolores Huerta
Delano Grape Strike & Boycott
1930-1947
1955-1962
1970s-1980s
Teacher Turned Advocate
2010s-Present
Mentoring & Building
Roots of Resilience
Community Organizer & Union Co-Founder
Expanding the Movement
Living Legacy & Continued Activism
1948-1955
1965-1970
1990s-2000s
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1930–1947
Born April 10, 1930, in Dawson, New Mexico; raised by her mother, Alicia Chavez. Witnessed her mother’s leadership in the community (owned a hotel that welcomed farmworkers). Early exposure to social responsibility and compassion. “My mother was the greatest influence on my life.”
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1965–1970
Played a central role in organizing the Delano Grape Strike, which brought to light many injustices. Negotiated contracts between farmworkers and grape growers. Transitioned to national-level leader, skilled negotiator, and spokesperson.
1955–1962
Joined the CSO to fight for economic improvements and voter registration. Met César Chávez and the two shared a vision for labor reform. A strategic, leadership-oriented relationship emerged. Co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) in 1962.
1948–1955
Became an elementary school teacher in Stockton, California. Shocked by poverty and hunger among her students — many were children of farmworkers. Realized education alone couldn’t fix systemic injustice and transitioned from empathy to activism.
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1970s–1980s
Helped merge the NFWA and AWOC into the United Farm Workers (UFW). Advocated for women’s rights within the labor movement. Survived police brutality during a protest in 1988. Focus shifted from labor rights to intersectional activism - linking gender, race, and class.
1990s–2000s
Founded the Dolores Huerta Foundation in 2002. Focused on community organizing and youth civic engagement. From front-line activism to legacy leadership and empowering future generations.
2010s - Present
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama in 2012. Continues to advocate for social justice, equality, and civic engagement. Lifelong adaptability that remains a voice for justice in her 90s.
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Dolores Huerta
American Labor Leader “Sí, se puede!”
A Story of Courage, Persistance, and Transformation
From a small town in New Mexico to the forefront of national movements, her leadership evolved alongside America’s struggles for justice.
"Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world." ~ Dolores Huerta
Delano Grape Strike & Boycott
1930-1947
1955-1962
1970s-1980s
Teacher Turned Advocate
2010s-Present
Mentoring & Building
Roots of Resilience
Community Organizer & Union Co-Founder
Expanding the Movement
Living Legacy & Continued Activism
1948-1955
1965-1970
1990s-2000s
www.genial.ly
Interactive Basic Infographic
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www.genial.ly
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90%
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of the information we assimilate is received through sight
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www.genial.ly
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1930–1947
Born April 10, 1930, in Dawson, New Mexico; raised by her mother, Alicia Chavez. Witnessed her mother’s leadership in the community (owned a hotel that welcomed farmworkers). Early exposure to social responsibility and compassion. “My mother was the greatest influence on my life.”
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Use this space to add a cool interactivity. Include text, images, videos, tables, PDFs... even interactive questions!
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1965–1970
Played a central role in organizing the Delano Grape Strike, which brought to light many injustices. Negotiated contracts between farmworkers and grape growers. Transitioned to national-level leader, skilled negotiator, and spokesperson.
1955–1962
Joined the CSO to fight for economic improvements and voter registration. Met César Chávez and the two shared a vision for labor reform. A strategic, leadership-oriented relationship emerged. Co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) in 1962.
1948–1955
Became an elementary school teacher in Stockton, California. Shocked by poverty and hunger among her students — many were children of farmworkers. Realized education alone couldn’t fix systemic injustice and transitioned from empathy to activism.
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1970s–1980s
Helped merge the NFWA and AWOC into the United Farm Workers (UFW). Advocated for women’s rights within the labor movement. Survived police brutality during a protest in 1988. Focus shifted from labor rights to intersectional activism - linking gender, race, and class.
1990s–2000s
Founded the Dolores Huerta Foundation in 2002. Focused on community organizing and youth civic engagement. From front-line activism to legacy leadership and empowering future generations.
2010s - Present
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama in 2012. Continues to advocate for social justice, equality, and civic engagement. Lifelong adaptability that remains a voice for justice in her 90s.