Governor Newsom honors Dolores Huerta

Governor Gavin Newsom orders flags flown at half-staff in honor of Dolores Huerta, labor leader and civil rights activist, and member of the California Hall of Fame.

October 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM PDT — October 31, 2026 at 6:08 PM PDT California · jurisdictionOfficial source

Governor Newsom honors Dolores Huerta — Huerta holding a huelga (transl. 'strike') sign, 1965El Malcriado

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Dolores Huerta

Huerta remained active in public advocacy through the Dolores Huerta Foundation, continuing work for marginalized communities and youth leadership. Sources describe her as a labor leader, social activist, and feminist closely associated with the farmworker movement in California.

Sources: Governor Newsom proclaims Dolores Huerta Day | Governor of California Dolores | Documentary of Labor & Feminist Icon Dolores Huerta | Independent Lens | PBS

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Record updated October 28, 2026