RIP Josefina Flores, UFW pionera

[Tanuki]

https://ufw.org/josefinaflorescervantes/

"For decades, Dona Josefina Flores Cervantes played a key role in nearly every major United Farm Workers’ campaign and event and was a living witness of the movement’s exploits and sacrifices. She passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26 in Visalia at age 92.

Well into her 70s, 80s, and beyond, Josefina belonged to a small group of veteran farm worker women activists—including Carolina Holguin and Ruth Martinez—who regularly organized and participated with the UFW. As news of her passing spread, tributes poured in.

“Josefina was at every march, every picket line, every event,” affirmed farm labor and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta. “She was completely dedicated and loyal to the farm workers’ cause—a true warrior.”

“She was one tough lady,” stated Cesar Chavez Foundation President Paul F. Chavez."...(more)

[thatcrowwoman]

1. Rest in Power, Josephina.💫

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[LoisB]

2. A well deserved Rest in Peace.