Dolores Huerta, you spent your life reminding us that the people who pick our food, raise our children, build our communities and sustain our economy deserve more than gratitude. They deserve dignity, respect and a fair opportunity to live with security and hope. You taught the world que “Si Se Puede!

In Memory of Dolores Clara Fernández Huerta (1930–2026)

There are lives that are measured in years, and there are lives that are measured by the people they touch, the voices they awaken, and the generations they inspire to believe that a better world is possible — que “Si Se Puede”.

Dolores Huerta lived one of those lives.

Today, we mourn the passing of a woman whose name became synonymous with courage, justice, equality and the unshakable belief that people, when united by a common purpose, have the power to change history.

Dolores Huerta did not simply witness history. She helped make it.

Born in 1930, Dolores came of age in a country where farmworkers labored under brutal conditions, where many immigrant families lived without basic protections, and where women were too often expected to remain silent, accept their circumstances and allow others to speak on their behalf.

Dolores refused to accept that world as inevitable.

Her journey began with a profound sense of responsibility toward people whose suffering was too often ignored. As a young teacher in California’s San Joaquin Valley, she saw children arriving to school hungry, without adequate clothing and carrying the burdens of poverty that no child should have to bear.

She understood that educating children inside the classroom was not enough if the circumstances outside the classroom continued to deny their families dignity and opportunity.

So she made a choice that would change her life—and the lives of millions of others. She became an organizer.

Alongside César Chávez, she co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962, which later became the United Farm Workers. She helped organize agricultural workers, challenge exploitative labor practices, negotiate contracts and bring national attention to the conditions under which America’s food was harvested.

Her work helped transform the farm labor movement into a defining chapter of the American struggle for civil rights. Yet Dolores was never merely someone standing beside a movement. She was one of its architects.

She was a strategist, a negotiator, a relentless organizer and a woman who understood that social change requires more than righteous words. It required preparation, persistence, sacrifice and the willingness to confront powerful institutions that would rather maintain the status quo.

And she did so in a time when being a woman in leadership was itself an act of defiance.

Her life reminds us that history is often told through people who occupy visible positions. That movements are built through the labor of those who organize, negotiate, persuade, sacrifice and refuse to surrender. Dolores was one of those indispensable forces.

And through it all, she gave us three words that would travel far beyond the labor movement: “Si Se Puede!”.

For women, Dolores Huerta’s legacy carries a particularly profound meaning.

She fought for workers’ rights while navigating a society in which women were frequently denied the authority, recognition and opportunities afforded to men. She challenged not only economic injustice but also the assumptions about who could lead a movement, negotiate with powerful interests and shape the direction of a nation.

Dolores also reminded us that women should not have to choose between caring for others and fighting for themselves. Her life was a testament to the possibility—and the difficulty—of carrying personal responsibilities while pursuing a public mission.

We do not honor women by pretending their journeys are easy. We honor them by recognizing the barriers they confronted, the choices they made, the changes they achieved and the unfinished work they leave to us.

_{(A reading of Dolores’ In Her Own Words produced by David Damian Figueroa for Farmworker Justice)}

Her legacy belongs to the world

Her life long message transcends borders because the principles she championed are universal: dignity, fairness, opportunity and the right of people to participate in decisions that shape their lives.

In an increasingly interconnected world, her journey reminds us that the food we eat, the clothes we wear and the comforts we enjoy are connected to the labor of people we may never meet.

She challenged us to look beyond convenience and ask a deeper question: Who pays the price for the way we live?

Dolores understood that solidarity is not simply an expression of sympathy. It is a commitment to action. Her legacy reminds us that progress is rarely the achievement of a single individual. It is the result of people finding common ground, recognizing their shared humanity and working together even when the odds appear overwhelming.

Among the highest honors Dolores received during her lifetime was the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 given to her by President Barack Obama when he kiddingly apologized for appropriating her signature phrase of “Si Se Puede” in English “Yes We Can” — a phrase that touched many.

It is found in the workers who gained a stronger voice, the families whose struggles became visible, the women who saw themselves reflected in a powerful leader, and the young people who learned that their circumstances did not have to determine their destiny.

It is also found in the movements that continue to draw inspiration from her example. Dolores understood that people who are essential to the success of a nation should never be treated as though they are expendable.

Her life asks us to examine our own.

What are we doing with the opportunities we have been given? Whose voices are missing from the conversation? Who is being left behind? And what are we willing to risk, change or sacrifice to make the world more just for those who come after us? This questions need to be asked and answered

Dolores was and inspiration to many and her work a testament to her community, to all disenfranchised communities for whom she fought for fiercely. He voice will continue to resonate for decades to come. Each generation inherits both the victories of those who came before and the responsibility to defend, extend and renew them.

Farewell, Dolores

Dolores Huerta, you spent your life reminding us that the people who pick our food, raise our children, build our communities and sustain our economy deserve more than gratitude. They deserve dignity, respect and a fair opportunity to live with security and hope.

You reminded Latinos that our voices, our labor, our culture and our contributions are inseparable from the story of this nation.

You reminded the world that courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to keep moving forward when the struggle is difficult and the outcome uncertain.

And you reminded all of us that three simple words can become a promise that outlives the person who first gave them power.

Today, we celebrate a life that refused to be confined by the limitations of its time. We celebrate the teacher who saw hungry children and chose to fight for their families. We celebrate the organizer who helped transform the lives of farmworkers. We celebrate the woman who stood in rooms where her voice was not always welcomed and made certain it was heard. We celebrate the mother, the activist, the strategist, the feminist and the relentless champion of human dignity.

And we celebrate the legacy you leave to every person who has ever been told that their dreams are too ambitious, their voice too small or their circumstances too difficult to overcome.

It lives in every person who stands up for a neighbor. It lives in every woman who claims her place at the table. It lives in every worker who demands fair treatment.

It lives in every young person who discovers that change begins when someone decides not to accept injustice as the final answer.

Rest in peace and power, Dolores Huerta. Your life is a testament to what one determined woman can set in motion. Your legacy belongs to us all and for that we thank you.

¡Sí, se puede!

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— P&G says “presente” as champion-level supporter of unprecedented festival —

Virtual Event — More celebrities and musical acts have joined the avalanche Altisimo Live which will be hosted by Eva Longoria and IHeartLatino’s Enrique Santos. Maná, Los Tigres del Norte, Sofia Vergara, Juanes, and Dolores Huerta are now also slated to appear the history-making, star-studded livestream of Altísimo Live! music and pop culture livestream festival set for Cinco de Mayo (May 5th). Inspired by Live Aid and supported by P&G as a major corporate champion, the benefit aims to raise $3 million – $5 at a time – for the Farmworkers’ Pandemic Relief Fund created by Justice for Migrant Women and Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP).

As part of this historic broadcast, organizers also announced that the event will additionally feature participation by (in alphabetical order): Camila Chávez, Executive Director of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, Cristela Alonzo; David Hidalgo and Louie Perez of Los Lobos;Frankie Negron; Howie D of The Backstreet Boys; Luis Guzmán, and Tito Puente, Jr.

Created by RetroPop Media and iHeartLatino, iHeartMedia’s Hispanic platform, and co-produced with WFHN-TV, CIEN+, Justice for Migrant Women, Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), INGEÑUITY, The Latinx House, Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and PEOPLE en Español, the festival is being co-hosted by actor, producer, director, and activist Eva Longoria and iHeartLatino Chairman and Chief Creative Officer Enrique Santos. Other celebrity co-hosts throughout the livestream benefit festival will include: J Balvin, Kate Del Castillo, Rosario Dawson, and Alejandro Sanz.

With today’s talent announcement, the festival now also features (in alphabetical order): A.B. Quintanilla III y Los Kumbia Allstarz; Adamari Lopez; Adriana Barraza; Alejandro Fernandez Jr.; Ana Barbara; Ana Brenda Contreras; Andy Garcia; Angelica Vale; Anitta; Banda Recodo; Becky G; Belinda; Bobby Pulido; Brian and Natalia Cordova Buckley; Carlos Vives; CNCO; Dayanara Torres; Diane Guerrero; Edward James Olmos; Elvis Crespo; Esai Morales; Flor Amargo; Fonseca; Farruko; Gente de Zona; Gloria and Emilio Estefan; Gloria Trevi; Ivy Queen; Jesse & Joy; Jenny Yang; Juanes; Justin Quiles; La Energia Norteña; Larry Hernandez; La Santa Cecilia; Las Cafeteras; Lila Downs; Luis Fonsi; Maluma; Making Movies; Marc Anthony; Marianna Burelli; Nicky Jam; Nicholas Gonzalez; Ozomatli; Rosanna Arquette; Roberto Aguirre; Roberto Pulido; Sandra Echeverría; Sech; Stephanie Sigman; Steve Aoki; Silvestre Dangond; Tainy; and Wisin y Yandel.

Fashion designers Mario De la Torre, Carlos Marrero, and Raul Peñaranda, will also join the event to share how they are using their talent and unique designs in support of the pandemic relief effort. Some of their special edition farmworker-inspired designs will be available for purchase in support of the fund.

Even though the online benefit is free, the festival features a call to action for viewers to give cinco this cinco (#CincoOnCinco), with a $5 or more donation online or via text by texting CINCO to 91999.

Supporters, corporations, and philanthropists are urged to pledge whatever amount they can ahead of or during the festival at the fund’s link, which is farmworkers.hipgive.org to help meet the fund’s goal.

In a show of solidarity, even the high-profile global generosity movement, Giving Tuesday, announced that Altísimo Live! is one of the special causes they have designated for donors on Cinco de Mayo this year.

Altísimo Live! Schedule Highlights

Altísimo Live! features an inspired, jam-packed day of at-home performances, comedy skits, celebrity activations, artistic exhibits, and other surprises that will keep audiences glued.

Festival highlights include a kick-off tailgate celebration and appreciation parade that will travel to the farmworkers to show them love and appreciation. In Miami, renowned muralists Luis Valle and Ivan Roque from Wynwood will collaborate with developer Moishe Mana and City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to paint a monumental wall that will pay tribute to the farmworkers. In other parts of the country, fashion shows, Cinco de Mayo recipes, mixologists and Latino social media influencers will collaborate to keep the tailgate fun flowing leading up to the prime time celebrities and music acts. Among those scheduled to perform are Maná; Juanes; Gloria Estefan; Gloria Trevi; Ivy Queen; Jesse & Joy; La Santa Cecilia; Elvis Crespo; Los Lobos; Ozomatli, Farruko;, Sech, Justin Quiles; and La Energia Norteña.

The festival will also highlight stories from farmworker leaders, as well as messages of gratitude and appreciation from notable individuals, with an overall goal of driving combined action to support our farmworker community.

When/How to View Altísimo Live!

Altísimo Live! officially kicks off on @AltisimoLive’s Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Periscope, and Twitch accounts simultaneously on Tuesday, May 5th at 10:00 a.m. PT/ 1:00 p.m. ET with an interactive livestream tailgating experience that will include entertainers, comedians, chefs, social media influencers, and other surprise personalities. iHeartLatino and PEOPLE en Español will also carry parts or all of the broadcast at various times on one or more of their respective livestream and/or broadcast platforms.

At 5:00 p.m. PT/ 8:00 p.m. ET, the groundbreaking interactive festival transforms into a series of continuous musical performances and interactive Q&A’s and experiences with the artists.

Audiences at home will also have several options throughout the day to get involved live on the show with opportunities to not only win prizes but also be featured on the show in a variety of creative ways.

Among the Latino leaders joining the festival line-up are Justice for Migrant Women’s founder Mónica Ramírez; HIP’s Ana Marie Argilagos; INGEÑUITY’s David Chavez; CIEN+’s CEO Lili Gil Valletta; The Latinx House co-founders Olga Segura and Alex Martinez Kondracke; HHF’s Antonio Tijerino;, PVBLIC Foundation’s Sergio Fernandez de Cordova and WFHN-TV co-founder and Altísimo Live! Executive Producer and Tailgate co-host Lizza Monet Morales amongst others.

To learn more, participate and/or support Altísimo Live! visit www.altisimolive.com

Beneficiary, Media and Partner Organizations

All funds raised by the event are tax-deductible and will be managed by a 501(c)(3) in support of the Farmworkers’ Pandemic Relief Fund effort.

Justice for Migrant Women and Hispanics in Philanthropy created the Farmworkers’ Pandemic Relief Fund in order to meet some of the community’s basic needs. Money raised through this fundraising effort will be disbursed to farmworker-serving organizations around the U.S. and Puerto Rico to help provide food, formula, diapers, emergency financial assistance for medical needs and other support during this crisis. Organizations such as the Coalition of Florida Farmworker Organizations (FL), East Coast Migrant Head Start Project (Multi-state), Farmworker Association of Florida (FL), The United Farm Workers Foundation (CA, WA), Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noreste (PCUN) (OR), Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) (FL), Pathstone (Multi-state), NC Fields (NC), La Cooperativa Campesina de California (CA), Proteus, Inc. (Multi-state), Student Action with Farmworkers (NC), Telamon Corporation (Multi-state), UMOS (WI, MN) and La Union del Pueblo Entero (TX) have been named among the recipients from this fund who are providing the farmworker community members with much-needed aid.

Additional media partners so far also include Remezcla, mitú, Vix, Latinx Newswire, Latino Rebels, Latino Loop, Viva Tu Musica, Mundial Sports Network, Diario Las Américas, Latino Thought Makers, reVolver, Latin Heat Media, and more.

Corporate supporters and partner organizations include Chispa, the Latino dating app; Pantaya; Mana Wynwood; the Alliance for Inclusive & Multicultural Marketing (AIMM); the Culture Marketing Council; We Are All Human; National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start; the National Association of Hispanic Publications; Friends of the American Latino Museum; Friends of Puerto Rico; the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN); DMI Consulting; the Latino Startup Alliance; Latinos In Media and Arts (LIMA); The New York International Latino Film Festival; Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC); Support Latino Business; Es Tiempo; Alianza de Impacto Latino; and The PVBLIC Foundation.

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