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The racist rhetoric from politicians is inspiring people to organize, as more people see what happens by not getting active.
Dolores Huerta
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Dolores Huerta
Age: 94
Born: 1930
Born: April 10
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We can't let people drive wedges between us... because there's only one human race.
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We just have to convince other people that they have power. This is what they can do by participating to make change, not only in their community, but many times changing in their own lives. Once they participate, they get their sense of power.
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My son, Emilio Huerta, is running for congress. He was a young man who was marching and picketing.
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Sometimes, we have to promote ourselves. Just go out and be very active about trying to find an opportunity.
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Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.
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Honor the hands that harvest your crops.
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