Dolores Huerta, champion of migrant workers’ rights, dead at 96

Dolores Huerta, a prominent advocate for migrant workers' rights and co-founder of the largest U.S. farmworkers' union, passed away at 96 due to cancer. Born in Mexico, she became a key figure in the Mexican-American community and was instrumental in unionizing agricultural workers. Huerta's legacy includes significant wage improvements for workers. Recently, she revealed allegations of sexual abuse against her by fellow labor leader César Chávez, which sparked renewed scrutiny of his actions. Her family announced her death, expressing their grief and the impact of her loss on the community. Huerta's last message emphasized hope and collective power in the face of adversity.