Every minute a chance to change the world.
DOLORES HUERTAWe as women should shine light on our accomplishments and not feel egotistical when we do. It’s a way to let the world know that we as women can accomplish great things!
More Dolores Huerta Quotes
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We have to get back down to basics. We have to start organizing at the neighborhood level to get people educated to vote.
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My children grew up very resourceful and strong in spite of them having to live with different families and that I had to drag them all over the country with me.
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I’m glad that the fact that people are still getting poisoned by pesticide drift is gaining attention.
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If you haven’t forgiven yourself something, how can you forgive others?
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When you choose to give up your time and resources to participate in community work, that’s what makes a leader.
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Don’t be a marshmallow. Walk the street with us into history. Get off the sidewalk. Stop being vegetables. Work for Justice. Viva the boycott!
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I am happy to see that, increasingly, people care about farm workers. There is tremendous interest in where and how our food is grown.
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As a youngster and being a Latina, you see so much injustice.
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People can take power over their communities and over their lives. Some people don’t realize they can do that. They think ‘It’s OK for other people, but I myself can’t do it.’ Hopefully, that will come out of the film.
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Why is it that farmworkers feed the nation but they can’t get food stamps?
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People would say ‘Who is a leader?’ A leader is a person that does the work. It’s very simple. It’s a personal choice for people who choose to put in their time and their commitment to do the work. It’s a personal choice.
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Honor the hands that harvest your crops.
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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.
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The racist rhetoric from politicians is inspiring people to organize, as more people see what happens by not getting active.
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I hope people become inspired to become active in their community. That’s the important thing.
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