It is beyond obvious that NO MOVEMENT or ORGANIZATION of any kind can tolerate sexual violence. I think it would be excellent if individuals were not named or given statues or buildings. Without the usually nameless people that did the work, whether farmers or laborers or casting directors, the "big" names would not have their achievements. Perhaps it is best to honor such groups instead of individuals. The American Farmworkers Building; the Electrical Workers Building, etc.
Dolores Huerta held the United Farm Workers together throughout its existence, through Cesar Chavez' fussy high drama periods and controversies, all the while being abused by him. Dolores Huerta richly deserves to be held in highest regard for what the UFW accomplished.
The most meaningful action now would be to finally acknowledge Huerta's legacy and honor HER with street names, school names, accolades. She did the work and paid a massive price.
Thank you for speaking up. The news cycle doesn't allow for contemplation of all the issues related to the story of the day. I'm glad to be more informed while doing that, and I'll participate on March 31st too.
It is beyond obvious that NO MOVEMENT or ORGANIZATION of any kind can tolerate sexual violence. I think it would be excellent if individuals were not named or given statues or buildings. Without the usually nameless people that did the work, whether farmers or laborers or casting directors, the "big" names would not have their achievements. Perhaps it is best to honor such groups instead of individuals. The American Farmworkers Building; the Electrical Workers Building, etc.
Dolores Huerta held the United Farm Workers together throughout its existence, through Cesar Chavez' fussy high drama periods and controversies, all the while being abused by him. Dolores Huerta richly deserves to be held in highest regard for what the UFW accomplished.
The most meaningful action now would be to finally acknowledge Huerta's legacy and honor HER with street names, school names, accolades. She did the work and paid a massive price.
Thank you for speaking up. The news cycle doesn't allow for contemplation of all the issues related to the story of the day. I'm glad to be more informed while doing that, and I'll participate on March 31st too.
Absolutely right Maria! Patriarchy does not belong in the social justice and civil rights movements.