Letter From the Editor

Denise Govea Jimenez

On March 18, 2026, the devastating truth came to light — the abuse Dolores Huerta and other victims suffered at the hands of Cesar Chavez. Let us be clear: the grief we carry is not for the loss of a man who built his legacy on lies and deceit, but for the decades of pain and suffering endured by his victims. LULAC Council 4568 led the effort in Fort Worth to name a street in his honor, believing it would uplift and inspire the Latino community. We saw his legacy as a symbol of resilience, strength, and collective power — not knowing it had been built on the backs of Latinas who buried their suffering to protect a movement they believed was greater than themselves. Dolores Huerta has always been a symbol of women's empowerment, but now the full weight of her strength is undeniable. She carried the “Sí Se Puede” banner with a scalding-hot iron rod in her hands, while those around her marched on — never knowing the true pain of her sacrifice. 

            Since Dolores Huerta released her statement detailing the horrific abuse she has suffered, all activities surrounding the Cesar Chavez holiday have been cancelled in Tarrant County, and Greg Abott has already declared the holiday will be cancelled in Texas altogether. As Vice President of the council who led the effort to have a street named after the now disgraced Chavez, I also believe any street signage with his name should promptly be removed. Someone who commits such horrifying atrocities does not deserve to be honored in any way. But someone who displays as much courage and strength as Dolores Huerta certainly does.

            Dolores Huerta co-founded UFW in 1962 and was instrumental in passing the 1975 California Agricultural Labor Relations Act, allowing workers to organize, and securing Aid for Dependent Families (AFDC) for farm workers. She became a lifelong advocate for those who need a voice. Through her foundation she has been a champion for women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrant rights.

All holidays, street names and celebrations should now be held in Dolores Huerta’s honor. This is not to replace someone who never deserved the honor in the first place, but to celebrate a Woman who put community, country, and la raza before herself each and every day.

            For now, as Vice President of Council 4568 I hope we can move forward by advocating to keep Dolores Huerta’s street name in Fort Worth.