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Tanuki

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Wed Jun 28, 2023, 04:29 PM Jun 2023

RIP Josefina Flores, UFW pionera



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)
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RIP Josefina Flores, UFW pionera (Original Post) Tanuki Jun 2023 OP
Rest in Power, Josephina.💫 thatcrowwoman Jun 2023 #1
A well deserved Rest in Peace. LoisB Jun 2023 #2
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