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DOLORES HUERTAThe racist rhetoric from politicians is inspiring people to organize, as more people see what happens by not getting active.
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As organizations, we have to find ways to create more opportunities, especially for our young people. A lot of corporations, they have to make opportunities for young people – create internships, for example, even if it’s only half-time.
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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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Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.
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We can’t let people drive wedges between us, because there’s only one human race.
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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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Organized labor is the only way to have fair distribution of wealth.
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I quit because I can’t stand seeing kids come to class hungry and needing shoes. I thought I could do more by organizing farm workers than by trying to teach their hungry children.
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We must use our lives to make the world a better place to live, not just to acquire things. That is what we are put on the earth for.
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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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Especially as a teenager, I was always being racially profiled by the police. You just see all this injustice, and you want to do something about it, but you don’t know how.
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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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If we can just convince other people to get involved, this could make some major changes in our society. It’s very exhilarating.
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Every minute a chance to change the world.
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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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