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The life and legacy of activist Dolores Huerta

NPR | By A Martínez

Published October 29, 2026 at 4:52 AM EDT

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Los Angeles Times correspondent Gustavo Arellano to talk about the legacy of the late activist Dolores Huerta.

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