Becky G Remembers ‘True Legend’ Dolores Huerta: ‘Knowing You is One of My Life’s Greatest Joys’
Becky G has paid tribute to labour leader Dolores Huerta, who died on Wednesday aged 96, describing knowing her as one of the greatest joys and inspirations of her life. Her message reflects Huerta’s influence on Becky G and on generations of people involved in labour and civil rights movements.
Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers and campaigned for immigrant farm workers, Latinos and women. She coined “Sí, se puede!”, a lasting rallying cry, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 and continued speaking about race, poverty and women’s rights into her 90s. Last year, Becky G presented her with the inaugural Luminary Award at a celebration of Latino culture.
In short
- Becky G remembered Dolores Huerta as a profound inspiration.
- Huerta died aged 96 after decades of activism.
- Her “Sí, se puede!” slogan remains a movement rallying cry.
Explained simply
Dolores Huerta was a US labour and civil rights leader who worked to improve conditions for farm workers, many of them immigrants. She co-founded the United Farm Workers, a union that organised agricultural workers, and helped bring attention to their pay and working conditions.
Huerta also campaigned for Latino communities and women, and her phrase “Sí, se puede!” became a widely used call for collective action. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 and remained active in public life into her 90s.
Becky G is a US singer with Mexican-American roots who has spoken about Huerta as an inspiration. Their connection included a public tribute last year, when Becky G presented Huerta with an award at a celebration of Latino culture.