In Her Own Words: Dolores Huerta on Surviving Abuse, Speaking Out at 96 and Honoring the Movement Beyond One Man

A local labor and feminist icon is in the spotlight as allegations against a prominent labor leader have surfaced. Dolores Huerta, a long-time advisor to Ms. and board member of the Feminist Majority Foundation, is being recognized for her contributions to the movement. The allegations in question involve newly reported sexual abuse claims against Cesar Chavez. Further details on this situation are available from Ms. Magazine, which has published a piece featuring Dolores Huerta's story and her continued work at the age of 96.