Society · California, United States · United States of America · October 29, 2026

Labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 28, 5:43 PM ET

She co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez.

Why it matters

Mourns a civil rights icon.

Background

She coined 'Sí, se puede'.

The story so far

1. Oct 28Labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96
2. Oct 29Labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96

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Sources

• CBC News ↗Oct 28, 5:43 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Oct 29, 2:13 AM ET

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