To the editor: Thanks, columnist Gustavo Arellano, for emphasizing what a terrific human being Dolores Huerta was whereas on the identical time stating that she might be an apologist for César Chávez and likewise had sturdy relationships with company Democrats (a lot to the dismay of progressives) (“The Dolores Huerta I’ll remember,” Oct. 28).
My father met Huerta within the early Nineteen Sixties on the Group Service Group workplace in Boyle Heights, and he all the time spoke extremely of her ardour and willpower to assist fellow human beings. In distinction, my father had a robust dislike of Chávez due to his views on undocumented workers and his “my approach or the freeway” mindset.
Relaxation in peace Dolores Huerta, you may be missed.
Salvador Jimenez, Los Angeles
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To the editor: What an exquisite article about an exquisite particular person.
I met Huerta at a commencement in East L.A. She was the visitor speaker. Later, I advised her how a lot I admired her and her dedication to la causa. She smiled and requested one in all her teammates to take my identify and quantity. I used to be referred to as two days later and supplied just a few volunteer assignments.
¡Sí se puede!
Tony Lugo, Monrovia
