Famed civil rights activist and United Farm Workers of America co-founder Dolores Huerta will discuss farm worker’s rights, community organization and marginalized communities Tuesday, March 12 a 7 p.m. in HSU’s Van Duzer Theatre.
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Huerta’s speech—which is free and open to the public—will explore undocumented workers and strategies for grassroots organization and development.
Born in 1930, Huerta co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962 with farm worker and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez. She has received numerous awards for her social justice work including the 1998 Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award from President Bill Clinton.
Huerta continues to be an advocate for the working poor, women, children and gay rights. There are four elementary schools in California, one in Texas and one high school in Colorado named after Huerta.
This event is sponsored by F.R.E.E., Finding Resources and Empowerment through Education.