Dolores Huerta

It was a pleasure to go see Dolores Huerta last month when she came to visit campus. It was surprising to see so many people fill the theater. Prior to attending the event, I did not know who Dolores was and how much of an impact she made on civil rights. While I did not enjoy having to stand up the whole event, it was very cute to see the children who came to dance for Dolores and the speech given prior to her speech. Dolores worked very closely with Cesar Chavez and co-founded the National Farm Workers Association which was later named the United Farm Workers. In her speech, she talked about the struggles Cesar and she went through and how they used non violent ways to achieve justice. She pointed out how many prisons are being built verses universities and the constant struggle for equality  between men and women. She has been honored by so many associations and powerful people that it was truly an honor to hear her speak.