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Huerta is a civil rights activist. When she was a child, the

people in power were rarely Latinx. They were seldom
women. Huerta is both. But that didn’t stop her. She was

not afraid to be a leader. Her drive encouraged other

women of color to speak out. People were inspired by her.

In 1962, Huerta started a union with César Chávez.

Through the union, they aimed to improve the lives of
farm workers. These workers harvest many of the fruits

and vegetables we eat. Often, they must bend down to pick

the produce. It’s hard work. But it is necessary.

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