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Tag: Dolores Huerta
Dolores Huerta is a civil rights activist and labor leader who co-founded the United Farmworkers Association with Cesar Chavez. She also serves on the board of the Feminist Majority Foundation.
Dolores Huerta: Still Fighting for Farmworkers’ Rights
Legendary feminist and workers’ rights activist Dolores Huerta, who cofounded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez in the 1960s, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to sound the alarm […]
Your Vote Matters: Say No to “Personhood” in Colorado!
This election, Colorado voters will decide whether or not to add a proposed personhood amendment to their state constitution. If the amendment passes, women will face the prospect of the […]
Five Cheers for Women Freedom Medalists
We were already tipped off that retiring University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt would be a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian award. And […]
California Farm Workers March for Fair Treatment
Despite the heat of a California August, farmworkers will embark tomorrow morning, Aug. 23, on a 167-mile march from Madera, Calif., to the state capitol, Sacramento. The marchers, who should […]
A Loss for Dolores Huerta, And the World
I was distraught to learn last night of the unexpected death of Richard Estrada Chavez, the life partner of my dear friend Dolores Huerta, who serves on the Feminist Majority […]
Haitian Feminist Yolette Jeanty Honored With Other Global Women’s Activists
Haitian feminist Yolette’s Jeanty‘s name may not ring a bell, but her tireless work has been rightfully recognized recently. As executive director of Kay Fanm (in Kreyol, House of Women)–an […]
Live-Blogging the Women Money Power Summit, Day Two
The Feminist Majority Foundation’s (FMF) annual Women Money Power Summit started off yesterday with a bang and showed no signs of slowing down today. In addition to honoring Nancy Pelosi […]
Don’t Ms.: Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Roe on the Rocks and More!
Everywhere: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this year’s theme is, “It’s time … to get involved.” The campaign encourages those who witness sexual assault to speak up and […]
Women’s History Month: One Woman’s Story
During Women’s History Month, we are reminded of the accomplishments, disappointments, struggles and hardships endured by women like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, Margaret Sanger, Victoria Woodhull, […]