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Omaha Steve's Labor Group

limpyhobbler

(8,244 posts) Sat Jun 2, 2012, 01:16 AM Jun 2012

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Still an Activist at 82, Dolores Huerta Calls Herself 'a Born-Again Feminist'

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In the 1960s, Dolores Huerta organized in the fields -- spearheading a national boycott of grapes and lettuce, and making decent pay and working conditions a reality for thousands of farmers. After receiving a Medal of Freedom Tuesday at the White House, Huerta spoke with Ray Suarez.

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Still an Activist at 82, Dolores Huerta Calls Herself 'a Born-Again Feminist' (Original Post) limpyhobbler Jun 2012 OP

well, wasnt that wonderful. a woman i knew nothing about. seabeyond Jun 2012 #1

I had never heard of her before her either. limpyhobbler Jun 2012 #2

seabeyond

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1. well, wasnt that wonderful. a woman i knew nothing about.

Reply to limpyhobbler (Original post)

Sat Jun 2, 2012, 08:11 AM

Jun 2012

82. pretty damn awesome for 82. yea her

thanks

limpyhobbler

(8,244 posts)

2. I had never heard of her before her either.

Reply to seabeyond (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 2, 2012, 10:10 AM

Jun 2012

Good on President Obama for giving her the Medal of Freedom. Giving her some well deserved attention.

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