Dolores Huerta Dies at 96: Remembering a Pioneer of Farmworker and Civil Rights
The Brownstone Brief | October 29, 2026
Dolores Huerta, the influential labor organizer and civil rights advocate who helped found the United Farm Workers, died Wednesday, October 28, at age 96. A family spokesperson said she died of cancer at her home in Bakersfield, California, surrounded by family.
Alongside César Chávez and other organizers, Huerta played a central role in the movement for farmworker contracts, better conditions and political representation. She is closely associated with the organizing phrase “Sí, se puede.”
Her lasting impact
Huerta’s decades of activism helped bring attention to the people who harvest the nation’s food, the rights of women and immigrants, and the power of collective action.
What it means for our Neighbors
Her legacy asks an enduring question: who is doing essential work without an equal voice in decisions that affect their lives? Brownstone Worldwide remembers her contributions and extends condolences to her family and community.
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