By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz By — Solveig Rennan Sandbulte Solveig Rennan Sandbulte Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/remembering-labor-and-civil-rights-leader-dolores-huerta Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Dolores Huerta, the pioneering labor leader and civil rights icon, died Wednesday from cancer at her home in Bakersfield, California. Amna Nawaz looks back at Huerta's life and legacy. Listen to this Segment By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz serves as co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour. @IAmAmnaNawaz By — Solveig Rennan Sandbulte Solveig Rennan Sandbulte Solveig Rennan Sandbulte is a producer of national affairs for PBS News Hour and Horizons.
Remembering labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta
In short
The pioneering labor leader and civil rights icon died from cancer at her California home. Observers are remembering her lifelong dedication to advancing labor standards and civil rights protections. PBS News Hour co-anchor and co-managing editor Amna Nawaz reported on the life, impact, and lasting legacy left behind by the activist.
Key points
- Dolores Huerta leaves behind an enduring legacy centered on her lifelong advocacy for civ…: Dolores Huerta leaves behind an enduring legacy centered on her lifelong advocacy for civil rights.
- The pioneering labor leader dedicated her life to historic campaigns fighting for working…: The pioneering labor leader dedicated her life to historic campaigns fighting for working people.
- Tributes are highlighting the significant national impact of the late California activist…: Tributes are highlighting the significant national impact of the late California activist's historic career.