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Center · Read · October 28, 2026

Oct 28 · Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers and coined the rallying cry 'Sí, se puede,' dies at 96

CNBC: Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96

Grade A (100/100). CNBC runs the AP obituary: she died of cancer at home in Bakersfield, per a family spokesperson, with her Medal of Freedom, the union president's statement and her abuse disclosure.

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