25 Inspirational Dolores Huerta Quotes On Feminism
Last updated on January 8th, 2024 at 10:58 am
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Dolores Huerta is an American labour leader and civil rights activist. Huerta was born in the mining town and ghost city of Dawson, New Mexico, on April 10, 1930. Juan Fernández, her father, worked as a coal miner before becoming a migrant worker.
Alicia Chávez, her mother, was an entrepreneur. Alicia manages a motel with 70 rooms. She kept her hotel rooms reasonably priced and occasionally provided free accommodations to low-wage workers and farm labourers. Her mother instilled in Huerta the will to fight for farmworker rights.
Huerta’s parents split when she was three years old. She moved live with her father after that. Her mother, however, was responsible for all of her characteristics.
Huerta has worked alongside Cesar Chavez, a co-founder of the National Farmworkers Association, on behalf of farmworkers.
Dolores Huerta has a worldwide following, not just among Latinos and Spanish speakers. Her biography has motivated many who have read it.
Here is a collection of Dolore Huerta quotes for you to enjoy.
Inspirational Dolores Huerta Quotes
Many of Dolores Huerta’s sayings are intended to inspire others. She believes that anyone can be an activist and that we should all spend our time attempting to make the world a better place. Her life and accomplishments are proof that women can achieve great things. Here are some inspirational Dolores Huerta quotes for you to read.
“Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.”
DOLORES HUERTA
“We just have to convince other people that they have power. This is what they can do by participating to make a change, not only in their community but many times changing in their own lives. Once they participate, they get their sense of power.”
DOLORES HUERTA
SOURCE: SDFOUNDATION
“We can’t let people drive wedges between us… because there’s only one human race.”
DOLORES HUERTA
“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 earth for.”
DOLORES HUERTA
“When you choose to give up your time and resources to participate in community work, that’s what makes a leader.”
DOLORES HUERTA
SOURCE: SDFOUNDATION
“Giving kids clothes and food is one thing, but it’s much more important to teach them that other people besides themselves are important and that the best thing they can do with their lives is to use them in the service of other people.”
DOLORES HUERTA
“I hope people become inspired to become active in their community. That’s the important thing.”
DOLORES HUERTA
“If we can just convince other people to get involved, this could make some major changes in our society. It’s very exhilarating.”
DOLORES HUERTA
“We have to get back down to basics. We have to start organizing at the neighborhood level to get people educated to vote.”
DOLORES HUERTA
Civil Rights Dolores Huerta Quotes
She founded the Dolores Huerta Foundation in 2003, intending to attain social justice through grassroots community mobilization. Even in her old age, she still serves as President of her Foundation on a volunteer and unpaid basis, which is inspiring.
Here are some civil rights Dolores Huerta quotes.
“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.”
DOLORES HUERTA
SOURCE: SDFOUNDATION
“When a group of people get together, it’s collective power. You know that you’re doing it for the good.”
DOLORES HUERTA
SOURCE: SDFOUNDATION
“We criticize and separate ourselves from the process. We’ve got to jump right in there with both feet.”
DOLORES HUERTA
“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!”
DOLORES HUERTA
“Once you see the outcomes and the results, and you see how many people are helped and benefitting, you want to keep on doing it because it’s so simple.”
DOLORES HUERTA
“The thing about nonviolence is that it spreads. When you get people to participate in nonviolent action – whether it’s a fast, a march, a boycott, or a picket line – people hear you, people see you, people are learning from that action.”
DOLORES HUERTA
SOURCE: THE RUSH LIMBAUGH SHOW
“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.”
DOLORES HUERTA
“Not spending any money at all would show the economic impact of purchasing power.”
DOLORES HUERTA
Dolores Huerta Quotes on Feminism
During her time away from union labour, Huerta promoted women’s rights in feminist movements. In her campaigns, she also championed ethnic diversity. She discusses her feminist advocacy extensively in a new documentary. Huerta continues in the documentary to explain why she believes many people believe “feminism is for white women” and that this is because middle-class women founded it. On the other hand, her stance is intended to demonstrate that women of colour can be at the forefront of civil rights, labour, and feminist movements.
Here are some Dolores Huerta quotes on feminism.
“We as women should shine a light on our accomplishments and not feel egotistical when we do. It’s a way to let the world know that we as women can accomplish great things!”
DOLORES HUERTA
“A woman’s place in history has never been given the attention that it needs to be given, and that’s why we have a lot of misogyny in our society today.”
DOLORES HUERTA
SOURCE: NPR
“Among our people, there’s not any question about women being strong — even stronger than men — they work in the fields right along with the men. When your survival is at stake, you don’t have these questions about yourself like middle—class women do.”
DOLORES HUERTA
“My mother was a dominant force in our family. And that was great for me as a young woman, because I never saw that women had to be dominated by men.”
DOLORES HUERTA
Dolores Huerta has received around 15 honorary doctorates to date. On May 29, 2012, President Barack Obama awarded Huerta the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Dolores Huerta stated in an interview that her mother is the most significant person in her life. Her mum is responsible for everything she is today.
Her mother was the one who taught him about civil rights and encouraged him to fight for hers. We would love to know which of these Dolores Huerta quotes is your favorite.
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Nitesh Kucchal
Nitesh Kuchhal, an IIM Calcutta graduate, is more than an educator—he's a mentor. With a passion for leadership and entrepreneurship, and travel. He has explored over 20 countries. Beyond teaching, he dives into psychology and discusses social issues. Though he is not a history expert, he enjoys learning about it through books, adding a historical touch to his many interests.
