About this Event
Dolores Huerta dedicated her life to the dignity, rights, and well-being of farmworkers, all humans, and our more than human relatives. She epitomized the spirit of Loving Justice that RCNV aspires to cultivate—inspiring courage in generations of families and advocates. She accomplished so much for so many, that people in power today are working to undo. Let's honor her legacy by continuing where she left off.
We'll gather in her memory on Saturday, November 7 and recommit to the cause she gave her life to. As journalist Maria Hinojosa reminds us, Dolores "loved life"—and she showed us that people can grow, openly evolving her views on feminism, reproductive rights, and LGBTQ+ equality, and never stopping her fight for justice. Through it all, she carried a fierce hope and an unshakable faith in the power of ordinary people to change the world.
Join us as we come together to share memories and love for Dolores, send prayers to her family, and take up her lifelong rallying cry, ¡Sí, se puede!
4:00–5:00 PM — Candlelight Ceremony
Remarks from community leaders as we light candles in her honor.
5:00–6:00 PM — Community Gathering
Connect with neighbors and fellow community members. Let's keep showing up for one another and for the future Dolores believed in.
Together, we carry her work forward. ¡Sí, se puede!
About Dolores Huerta Foundation
The Dolores Huerta Foundation passionately advocates for social justice, focusing on empowering marginalized communities through grassroots organizing, civic engagement, and education initiatives. By championing the rights of underrepresented populations, we strive to create a more equitable and inclusive society for all. Click on the foundation link to learn more, read Dolores's obituary and a statement from her family, share a memory, or make a donation to support their work.
About the Resource Center for Nonviolence:
For 50 years, the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV) has equipped our community with tools to build a just and peaceful world. Throughout these five decades, we have been inspired by Dolores's unwavering commitment to loving justice and have been honored to support her work.
Photo Credit: Angela L. Torres, courtesy of the Dolores Huerta Foundation
Event venue & nearby stays
Resource Center For Nonviolence, 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, United States
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