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5 Minutes with Dolores Huerta
Posted 7/29/2010 at 1:54 PM by Alan C


Campus Progress talks to Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America.
By Mary Elizabeth Lohr
July 28, 2010

“Si se puede. Yes we can.” Before this slogan of hope and self-efficacy united a nation in the 2008 presidential election, it was the slogan of the United Farm Workers, coined by its cofounder Dolores Huerta.

What inspired you to work for on the behalf of others?
That is pretty much the way that I was raised and that was the way we were taught. If somebody needs help, you help them and don’t wait for them to ask you to help them. And you don’t expect any kind of admiration or gratification for what you do. The fact that you help somebody is enough. You shouldn’t expect anything in return.

Read the Full Interview HERE

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Kate C wrote:
Alan, did you get to hear her talk? She is amazing and has such stories to tell. Do you have a clip you we can post of her speaking?
posted 8/10/2010 at 9:19 AM
Alan C wrote:
Sorry Kate, the article didn't have any video of that interview but if you search Youtube there are roughly 400 videos to choose from. Enjoy!
posted 8/11/2010 at 1:18 PM
Dawn E wrote:
So sorry that I missed this!
posted 8/12/2010 at 9:16 AM
Bradlee A wrote:
I like this nugget:
Q:n recent years there has been a movement by leaders such as yourself, John Podesta, and former President Clinton to inspire leadership, activism, and civic engagement through your respective programs. What personally inspired you to create the Dolores Huerta Foundation?

A: Well exactly that—exactly what you just said. I think a lot of people don’t realize they have the power to make changes, right? And that they have power to go out and get people engaged.


It's a good reminder of why we do what we do. Thanks for posting!
posted 8/19/2010 at 9:39 AM
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