Dolores Huerta is an American labor leader and civil rights activist, best known for her work in the United Farm Workers (UFW) alongside Cesar Chavez. Born on April 10, 1930, in Dawson, New Mexico, she dedicated her life to improving the working conditions and rights of farmworkers, particularly those of Hispanic descent.
Huerta co-founded the UFW in 1962 and played a crucial role in organizing strikes and boycotts, including the famous grape boycott in the 1970s. Her efforts have earned her numerous awards, and she continues to advocate for social justice, women's rights, and immigrant rights through her organization, the Dolores Huerta Foundation.