In February, while United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta stumped for Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary, Huerta aptly described Barack Obama as a "Johnny come lately" to the ...

University of Michigan students, faculty, community members and Detroit high school students gathered in Rackham Auditorium ...

Americans are encouraged to serve their communities in honor of César Chávez, the American civil rights activist who fought ...

STOCKTON — She's considered one of the most respected and influential labor leaders of our time. Dolores Huerta broke more than a glass ceiling; she led a revolution in the farm fields of ...

She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by then President Barack Obama in 2012. “I’m honored to receive the support and endorsement of Dolores Huerta,” said Breed in a statement.

and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama in 2012. Her work has continues today as she advocates for the working poor, women and children through her Dolores Huerta Foundation.

Cesar Chavez Day takes place annually on March 31. Proclaimed nationally as a federal commemorative holiday by President ...

Find out what's closed for César Chávez Day in cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, El Paso and Dallas on March 31.