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'An icon': Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta inspires students

Dolores Huerta, a 95-year-old civil rights activist and San Joaquin Delta College alum, inspired hundreds in Stockton on Thursday.
She returned to her hometown college to motivate students and community members during Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing her advocacy experience.
Huerta dedicated her time engaging with the audience through a Q&A session and shared inspiring messages, highlighting her ongoing commitment to advocating for a wide range of rights, including those of the LGBTQ and Latinx communities.
Benjamin Reece, faculty at the college, said, "She's one of us," highlighting Huerta's local roots and impact, while students wore shirts bearing her motto, "Si Se Puede."
The visit left a lasting impression, encouraging students to continue Huerta's legacy amid ongoing rights struggles in their region and beyond.

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