Dolores Huerta Quotes

Let’s teach kids, at the kindergarten level, what the contributions of people of color were to building the United States of America.

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 the earth for.

If you haven’t forgiven yourself something, how can you forgive others?

Organized labor is the only way to have fair distribution of wealth…

We as women should shine 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!

If you haven’t forgiven yourself something, how can you forgive others.

Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.

I started really noticing, more and more, how men will plagiarize and take credit for women’s work… I’ve noticed that it just happens a lot.

Leadership is a choice one makes.

I think organized labor is a necessary part of democracy. Organized labor is the only way to have fair distribution of wealth.

When a group of people get together, it’s collective power. You know that you’re doing it for the good.

Honor the hands that harvest your crops.

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!

When you choose to give up your time and resources to participate in community work, that’s what makes a leader.