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Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96

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Dolores Huerta, a prominent labor rights leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers, has died at age 96. Her family announced her passing in a statement shared on social media, expressing their grief and requesting privacy during this time. They also mentioned plans to honor her significant contributions and legacy in the future.

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Dolores Huerta, a 96-year-old labor rights leader and civil rights icon, died on Wednesday according to her family. Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) with Cesar Chavez and was known for her advocacy on behalf of migrant farm workers in California's Central Valley. She passed away at home as announced by her foundation.

The New York Post reported that just months before her death, Huerta revealed allegations of rape against Chavez, prompting many organizations to remove his name from public monuments. However, the cause of Huerta’s death has not been released and other outlets like ABC News did not mention these allegations in their reports.

Huerta's legacy includes significant improvements in working conditions for farm workers through organizing strikes and walkouts, earning her a place as one of the foremost women in U.S. labor history. Her activism continued into her 90s with appearances at protests and speaking engagements across the country on various social justice issues.

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"We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother, Dolores Huerta, has passed away today at the age of 96," her family said in a statement on social media.

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🔮 We know that many of you around the world share in our mourning, and we will be following up on plans to recognize and celebrate her incredible life and legacy."

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Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96 · assertive framing

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Labor icon Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers, has died at 96, her family said. asserted

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"We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother, Dolores Huerta, has passed away today at the age of 96," her family said in a statement on social media. asserted

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"As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for us, and we ask for privacy as we grieve this incredible loss to our family. asserted

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We know that many of you around the world share in our mourning, and we will be following up on plans to recognize and celebrate her incredible life and legacy." asserted

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