American civil rights activist Dolores Huerta has passed away at the age of 96

Dolores Huerta, a prominent American labor leader and feminist, passed away at 96 due to cancer. She co-founded the United Farm Workers union, advocating for the rights of farmworkers and popularizing the slogan 'Sí, se puede!' which inspired Barack Obama's 2008 campaign. Huerta remained active in social justice issues until her death, participating in protests and speaking out against racism and poverty. Born in New Mexico, she transitioned from teaching to organizing labor rights, significantly impacting agricultural labor conditions. Huerta's legacy includes her fight for women's rights and political representation for Latinos. Her recent revelation of past abuse by co-founder César Chávez has sparked discussions about his legacy. Political leaders have honored her contributions to civil rights and labor movements, emphasizing her lasting influence on social justice.