Ep. 249 | Dolores Huerta: The Real Story Behind Sí Se Puede and the United Farm Workers

Ep. 249 | Dolores Huerta: The Real Story Behind Sí Se Puede and the United Farm Workers

Author: Crispin Valentin April 17, 2026 Duration: 22:44
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we break down the real story of Dolores Huerta — the labor leader, civil rights icon, and co-founder of the farmworker movement that became the United Farm Workers. Most people know the phrase “Sí se puede,” but far fewer know the woman behind it, the organizing behind it, and the lasting impact Dolores Huerta had on labor rights, Latino history, women’s leadership, and social justice. We cover Dolores Huerta’s early l...

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