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The episode discusses intersectional oppression and campus safety with April Tellez, reflecting on Dolores Huerta's activism and personal experiences with violence.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of systemic and individual violence, including sexual assault and rape. Please listen with care. On March 18, 2026, Dolores Huerta, distinguished farmworker rights activist and feminist, published a statement sharing her personal story of surviving sexual abuse and rape perpetrated by Cesar Chavez. In her statement she shared that she, “carried this secret for as long as I did because building the movement and securing farmworker rights was my life’s work.” She put the movement ahead of herself because of her commitment to improving the lives of farm workers and their families. In this episode we will be talking with April Tellez, Mt. SAC professor of History and of Ethnic Studies, who authored the book, Dolores Huerta: A Life in American History. Join us as we reflect on the message of Dolores Huerta’s work, the repercussions of intersectional oppression, and how we can contribute to providing safe learning environments for students. Resources: Huerta, Dolores. “ A Statement from Dolores Huerta .” Medium. 18 Mar. 2026, https://medium.com/@dolores_huerta/march-18-2026-e74c20430555 ? The Dolores Huerta Foundation For Community…

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Guest: April Tellez

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Organizations: Mt. San Antonio College, The Dolores Huerta Foundation For Community Organizing, Mt. SAC Behavioral Health

Books & works: Dolores Huerta: A Life in American History

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