When a group of people get together, it's collective power. You know that you're doing it for the good.
Dolores HuertaPeople would say 'Who is a leader?' A leader is a person that does the work. It's very simple. It's a personal choice for people who choose to put in their time and their commitment to do the work. It's a personal choice.
Dolores HuertaWhen you choose to give up your time and resources to participate in community work, that's what makes a leader.
Dolores HuertaThe great social justice changes in our country have happened when people came together, organized, and took direct action. It is this right that sustains and nurtures our democracy today. The civil rights movement, the labor movement, the women's movement, and the equality movement for our LGBT brothers and sisters are all manifestations of these rights.
Dolores Huerta