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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
One-stop community hub offers free services in North Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A one-stop community hub offering free services, including health, education, and legal support to Southern Nevada residents, opened its doors on Tuesday in North Las Vegas. The Dolores Huerta Resource Center is named after the well-known labor activist and co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association. The center is expected to serve more than 2,000 residents annually and offers services in both English and Spanish. Services will also include free educational classes, health services, legal workshops, technology training, workforce development courses, and cultural events. 'It's more than a building – it's a vital resource for our community, one that will continue the legacy of empowerment and inclusion championed by its namesake, Dolores Huerta,' North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown said. The center was funded in part through $1.6 million in federal Community Project Funding. 'As the largest minority-majority city in Nevada, we recognize North Las Vegas residents have a wide range of unique needs,' Director of Community Services and Engagement Wilson Ramos said. 'By bringing critical resources under one roof, we're breaking down barriers and creating pathways for North Las Vegas families to thrive.' The Just One Project, a local non-profit organization known for its innovative solutions to food insecurity and housing support, operates the center. Several other non-profit organizations will also help serve community needs at the center. The Dolores Huerta Resource Center, which is located at 1737 Hunkins Drive near Lake Mead Boulevard and Civic Center, is open Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dolores Huerta, labor leader and civil rights activist, celebrates 95th birthday
The Brief Labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta turned 95 on Thursday. The LA County Board of Supervisors proclaimed April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day. LOS ANGELES - Labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta celebrated her 95th birthday on Thursday. Earlier in the week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed Thursday as Dolores Huerta Day. What we know Supervisor Hilda Solis, who introduced the motion, lauded Huerta for inspiring her life and career and joked that she didn't "look a day over 30." Huerta, who attended the meeting with her two daughters, beamed with pride, calling the supervisors the "face of courage" and thanking them for honoring her. "When Coretta Scott King said, `We will never have peace in the world until women take power,' and to see all of you great supervisors here is showing that example to women," Huerta said, referring to the fact that all five county supervisors are women. The backstory Dolores Clara Fernández was born April 10, 1930 in Dawson, New Mexico and moved to Stockton, California at age 3 with her mother after her parents divorced. Witnessing racism against Latino-Americans from early on inspired her toward activism. The National Museum of Women's History lists two significant events she witnessed as a child: when a prejudiced schoolteacher accused her of cheating because her papers were too well-written and in 1945 at the end of World War II, when white men brutally beat her brother for wearing a popular Latino fashion Zoot-Suit. She took up her last name after marrying her second husband and fellow activist Ventura Huerta. She received an associate teaching degree from the University of the Pacific's Delta College and briefly taught school in the 1950s. Working with hungry farm children coming to school motivated her in organizing farmers and farm workers. In 1955, she founded the Stockton chapter of the Community Service Organization, which led voter registration drives and fought for economic stability for Latinos, according to the motion introduced by Solis. Huerta met activist César Chávez through an associate and in 1962, the pair founded the National Farm Workers Association, the predecessor of the United Farm Workers' Union. Huerta served as UFW vice president until 1999. At the UFW, she negotiated contracts and ardently advocated for safer working conditions, including the elimination of harmful pesticides, and for unemployment and health care benefits for agricultural workers. In 1973, Huerta led a consumer boycott, resulting in the ground-breaking California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975. Throughout her career, Huerta has worked to improve workers' legislative representation and toward electing more Latinos and women. Solis listed some of her numerous accolades, including the Eugene V. Debs Foundation Outstanding American Award, the U.S. Presidential Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She was also the first Latina inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1993. What they're saying "Dolores, your life and legacy are an integral part of our collective history and resistance," Solis said, "I'm deeply honored to be a part of it, and in knowing you and serving alongside you as you mentored me and so many others." "Dolores Huerta's contributions to Los Angeles County and to Latinos across the country have inspired generations of leaders fighting for justice for all," Solis later said in a statement. "Now more than ever, we honor Dolores Huerta for her work as one of the most influential labor activists of our time and celebrate her 95th birthday. On this Dolores Huerta Day, may her legacy continue to light a fire in us all." Huerta returned the praise, calling Solis "modest" and noting that she "never really brags about herself or talks about the work that she's done." Recalling Solis' advocacy against femicides in Mexico, Huerta congratulated her for achieving a significant milestone for women across borders. Fellow Supervisor Janice Hahn recalled the grapes boycott and said it empowered women to take charge, even at a time when they were not working. "My dad was a civil rights leader himself, but it was my mom who refused to buy grapes at the grocery store," Hahn said. The board passed a similar motion in 2024, proclaiming April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day. "Today, we reflect on your passion to overcome challenges and make reality the changes we want the entire world to see," Board Chair Kathryn Barger said Tuesday. "Happy birthday and we look forward to celebrating you at 96, 97, 98, 99 and 100." "I'm honored to receive this recognition from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, who work tirelessly to make Los Angeles County a vibrant home for all," said Huerta in a statement. "I accept this on behalf of Los Angeles' working people, especially our immigrant community, whose labor supports families and children. The Supervisors have gone above and beyond to assist immigrants, and as we face challenges ahead, it's vital to continue supporting their bold, compassionate leadership for our most underserved communities."
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta celebrates 95th birthday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Happy birthday, Dolores Huerta! The labor leader and local civil rights icon turned 95-years-old on Thursday, and it hasn't gone unnoticed. The United Farm Workers co-founder was honored Thursday in Sacramento on Dolores Huerta Day. The celebration comes two days after she was honored in Los Angeles by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. Community helps Bakersfield Pet Food Pantry stay open, but a new facility is needed She seems to not have slowed down much at all. 'It's a very critical moment in the United States of America, what we're going through right now, said Huerta. 'People really have to step up and we have to fight for justice for other people.' Meanwhile, all systems are a go in her adopted hometown of Bakersfield, for the $35 million Dolores Huerta Peace and Justice Cultural Center, which will feature a hologram of Huerta discussing her life and times. The center is tentatively scheduled to break ground at 21 and Eye streets in June. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
10-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Latino Freeze Movement Economic Opportunities And Challenges
Vector illustration of the word Boycott red ink stamp Something is happening that exemplifies the Latino community's socioeconomic power, strength, and significance: The Latino Freeze Movement. The Latino Freeze Movement is an economic resistance movement that leverages Latino spending power to foster respect and inclusion. Structural inequities are pervasive in Latinos' lives, but they have started to erode primarily due to social policy commitments to diversity and equity. However, calls to eliminate or roll back these policies have begun to negatively affect previously achieved victories for equitable access and opportunity. The directive to dismantle policies designed to address diversity and inequities has ignited a call to action for many Latinos. Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta aptly says, 'If you don't respect our community, then you shouldn't have our dollars.' Professor Caroline Chen of San Jose State University notes that the Latino Freeze Movement is a targeted spending boycott led by various Latino leaders and consumers. The boycott focuses on companies that have set aside diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, with movement leaders encouraging Latinos to significantly alter their buying habits. When purchasing necessities, if possible, the Latino Freeze Movement says that Latino consumers should not patronize businesses that have discarded their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Furthermore, when considering discretionary spending - such as buying a new purse or dining at fast-food restaurants - Latino consumers are encouraged to adjust their choices to support companies prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additionally, they should strive to support Latino and Black-owned businesses, especially small enterprises, for all purchases. For example, when grocery shopping or looking for new shoes or a tote bag, Latinos' first choice should be to buy from a local business owned by a Latino or Black entrepreneur. Avoiding large corporations that have abandoned their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs should take precedence for Latino consumers. Movement leaders also suggest that if a necessary item cannot be found at a local Latino or Black-owned business, it should be purchased from a company dedicated to maintaining its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. A 2022 McKinsey & Company report revealed that Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of the nation's GDP. According to a 2023 report from researchers at Arizona State University, Latinos contribute $3.2 trillion to the U.S. GDP, while their purchasing power is $3.4 trillion. These significant economic markers, combined with the Latino population's youth, labor force participation rates, increasing levels of educational attainment, and their role in population growth, indicate that businesses need and rely on Latino consumers. "Businesses must seek to understand the impact the community has on their workforces and customer bases or be left behind,' says Professor Dennis Hoffman at the L. William Seidman Research Institute at Arizona State University. Businesses need Latinos to increase, or at least maintain, their purchasing levels. The economic behavior of Latinos is crucial for companies to achieve healthy bottom lines, ensure heavy traffic in online and brick-and-mortar stores, and sustain growth - all of which are essential for a robust economy. 'It is truly striking how vital the Latino cohort is for the U.S. economy,' says Arizona State University Professor and Business School Dean Ohad Kadan. Further elaborating on the importance of Latino economic power, he says, "Business leaders around the nation should internalize the growth of the Latino economic power for the success of their businesses.' The Latino Freeze Movement jeopardizes the steady flow of customers purchasing goods and services, affecting company profits and sustained growth. A boycott in which Latino consumers choose not to spend their dollars at specific stores or significantly reduce their spending will considerably impact businesses. This impact will be quantifiable and substantial. However, like most economic actions, there are likely to be unintended consequences resulting from the Latino Freeze Movement. Latina restocking merchandise at a big box store. There is no doubt that if the Latino Freeze Movement gains the momentum that many business leaders believe it will, certain stores may become less crowded, experience a decline in profits, and reduce workers' hours or even lay off employees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Latinos make up approximately 19% of the workforce in the service sector. One potential and unfortunate consequence of a successful Latino Freeze Movement is that Latino workers in service occupations, such as retail and customer service, may face economic hardship due to lost wages from reduced hours or layoffs. Simultaneously, the success of The Latino Freeze Movement is likely to result in more shoppers and purchases at businesses dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. These businesses may need additional workers and increased hours for current employees. However, those businesses are unlikely to have the capacity to employ all the workers who may experience reduced hours or job loss at the companies that have abandoned their commitment to equity and fairness. While these unintended consequences are unfortunate, they also provide opportunities. Latina small business owners. The Latino Freeze Movement has the potential to remind companies that attention to a diverse workforce and a respected consumer base is as crucial as selling goods and services. If companies fail to show the respect Dolores Huerta spoke of, Latinos have an opening to develop and nurture creative and economically robust alternatives for their community. They can foster support for expanding the already significant entrepreneurial activities within the Latino community and enhance the skill levels of Latino workers. Moreover, the Latino Freeze Movement and its consequences afford Latinos a unique opportunity to reshape the community's economic landscape and wealth accumulation prospects. One specific action that can be taken is to generate economic support for Latinos to start new businesses. If Latino consumers stop purchasing goods and services from companies that have abandoned their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion, these consumers will need to find alternative businesses. The demand for goods and services within the Latino community will not disappear. What better place to invest Latino consumer dollars than in Latino-owned businesses? Another potential action is for Latino leaders to identify and support improved job and educational training opportunities for Latino workers who may experience reduced work hours or layoffs due to a successful Latino Freeze Movement. These opportunities will enable affected Latino workers to enhance their educational and work credentials, potentially expanding their job options and possibilities. The Latino Freeze Movement's demand for respect and equity in exchange for their dollars sends a powerful message to businesses. Simultaneously, it creates opportunities for expanding Latino entrepreneurial activities and enhancing the work skills of Latino workers, which, in turn, will benefit the Latino community and the nation.
Chicago Tribune
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Today in History: Northern Ireland peace talks conclude
Today is Thursday, April 10, the 100th day of 2025. There are 265 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 10, 1998, the Northern Ireland peace talks concluded as negotiators signed the Good Friday Agreement, a landmark settlement to end 30 years of bitter rivalries and bloody attacks. Also on this date: In 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in New York by Henry Bergh. In 1912, the British liner RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, bound for New York on its ill-fated maiden voyage. In 1963, the nuclear submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) sank during deep-diving tests east of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, killing all 129 aboard. In 1971, the U.S. table tennis team arrived in China at the invitation of the communist government for a goodwill visit that came to be known as 'ping-pong diplomacy.' In 2019, scientists released the first image ever made of a black hole, revealing a fiery, doughnut-shape object in a galaxy 55 million light-years from earth. Today's Birthdays: Labor leader-activist Dolores Huerta is 95. Football Hall of Famer Mel Blount is 77. Author Anne Lamott is 71. Actor Peter MacNicol is 71. Singer-producer Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds is 66. Musician Brian Setzer is 66. Singer Kenny Lattimore is 55. Rapper-producer Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) is 55. Actor David Harbour is 50. Singer Shemekia Copeland is 46. Actor Charlie Hunnam is 45. Actor-singer Mandy Moore is 41. Actor Haley Joel Osment is 37. Country musician Maren Morris is 35. Actor-singer AJ Michalka is 34. Actor Daisy Ridley is 33. Singer-actor Sofia Carson is 32.
