When I encountered Dolores Huerta at a workshop in 2020, her composed determination and inherent strength lit up the space. With a confident smile, she embodied the leader I had always heard about, inspiring generations of activists. Concluding the meeting, she led us in the iconic chant she first shouted in 1972: “Sí, se puede.”
This week, the world is grappling with the shocking news that Cesar Chavez, her co-founder of United Farm Workers, had assaulted Huerta and two young girls during the movement. Staff Writer Isa Farfan reports on the actions taken by California schools and institutions, which are now covering Chavez’s statues and reevaluating his legacy after these allegations surfaced, demonstrating a strong wave of solidarity with the survivors.
Additionally, we feature Aruna D’Souza’s insightful review of an exhibition on the late artist Zarina, who explored the turmoil of the Partition and the harsh realities of the borders that divided South Asia. Be sure to check out Staff Writer Rhea Nayyar’s search for budget-friendly pieces at the Affordable Art Fair — a more challenging endeavor than expected — plus the latest on Banksy and other art happenings in Art Movements.
—Lakshmi Rivera Amin, associate editor
