Dolores Huerta, a labor and civil rights activist who spent decades championing farmworkers' rights, has died. California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered state flags lowered to half-staff in her honor.
Huerta began her career as a teacher working with children of farmworkers before becoming a leader in the National Farm Workers Association and later the United Farm Workers, according to the Governor. She fought for gender equity, workers' rights and civil rights throughout her activism.
Among her major actions was organizing the Delano grape boycott, which fundamentally reshaped California. She was also recognized as a member of California's Hall of Fame.
Governor Newsom said Huerta "changed the course of history against all odds" and that her legacy would continue through those who follow in her footsteps.