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I was very fortunate to have known Fred Ross Sr., who was organizing the Community Service Organization (CSO) way back in the late 50's and early 60's. I was able to work with him.
Dolores Huerta
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Dolores Huerta
Age: 94
Born: 1930
Born: April 10
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When a group of people get together, it's collective power. You know that you're doing it for the good.
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In fact, the corporations are driving out the competition and it is not getting better, especially when they are not paying income taxes. Thank goodness for the social media out there, because we sure can't count on the corporate media to get the word out.
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