苏珊·蒙托亚·布莱恩 新墨西哥州阿尔伯克基 — 多洛雷斯·韦尔塔于周三去世，引发了许多曾与她共同为社会事业奋斗的人强烈的情感共鸣，也在受她遗产激励的更广泛群体中产生了深远影响。他们分享了因韦尔塔而成为公共服务人员、志愿者以及在自己的社区内进行组织的故事。
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Dolores Huerta’s death on Wednesday provoked an outpouring of emotions from many who had worked with her on social causes and resonated far and wide among others inspired by her legacy. They shared stories about becoming public servants, volunteering and organizing within their own communities because of Huerta.
密苏里州奇卡诺艺术中心创始人兼主席迪安娜·穆尼奥斯从未见过这位民权偶像，但她告诉美联社，韦尔塔的勇气、爱心和使命感活在那些拒绝保持沉默的人心中。
Deanna Muñoz, founder and president of the Chicano Center for the Arts in Missouri, never met the civil rights icon, but she told The Associated Press that Huerta’s courage, love and sense of purpose live on in people who refuse to be silent.
“她教导了像我这样的几代奇卡诺女性，我们不必请求许可就能占据一席之地，我们的声音很重要，为我们的族裔挺身而出绝不是我们应该道歉的事，”穆尼奥斯在社交媒体上发帖写道。以下是对韦尔塔及其遗产的更多反响：“在每一次集会上，多洛雷斯·韦尔塔都会问：‘谁拥有权力？’而我们会齐声高呼：‘人民拥有权力！’她毕其一生提醒我们，权力不属于富人或强者，而属于那些游行、组织、投票、彼此挺身而出的人们。多洛雷斯或许不再亲自领唱，但她的声音将回荡在世世代代。每当我们为正义高声疾呼，就是在回应她的召唤。”
“She taught generations of Chicanas like me that we don’t have to ask permission to take up space, that our voices matter, and that standing up for our people is never something we should apologize for,” Muñoz posted on social media. Here’s more reaction to Huerta and her legacy: “At every rally, Dolores Huerta would ask, “Who has the power?” And together, we would roar back, “The people have the power!” She spent her life reminding us that power doesn’t belong to the wealthy or the powerful. It belongs to the people who march, who organize, who vote, who stand up for one another. Dolores may not be here to lead the chant, but her voice will echo through generations. And every time we raise our voices for justice, we will answer her call.”
“多洛雷斯·韦尔塔是争取正义斗争中的指路明灯，我们知道她的遗产将继续推动她毕生奉献的事业。当多洛雷斯年满21岁时，她通过登记投票来庆祝生日。在今天以及每一天缅怀她之际，让我们尽一份力，为劳工权利而战，为公民权利而战，并在投票箱前让我们的声音被听见。愿她安息，愿她的力量长存。”
“Dolores Huerta was a guiding light in the struggle for justice, and we know that her legacy will continue to fuel the movement she dedicated her life to. When Dolores turned 21, she celebrated her birthday by registering to vote. As we honor her today and every day, let’s do our part to fight for labor rights, to fight for civil rights, and to make our voices heard at the ballot box. May she rest in peace and power.”
“如果没有多洛雷斯，就不会有‘拉美裔胜利’组织——我们永远感激她打破壁垒，为拉美裔公民权利、政治力量和拉美裔女性行动主义铺平道路。她激励了数百万人，纪念她最好的方式，就是继续为劳动家庭和公民权利发声，并增强拉美裔的政治力量。”
“Without Dolores, Latino Victory would not exist — we are eternally grateful to her for breaking barriers and paving the way for Latino civil rights, political power, and Latina activism. She inspired millions, and the best way to honor her memory is to keep advocating for working families and civil rights, and to strengthen Latino political power.”
“多洛雷斯·韦尔塔的鲜活遗产，是她毕生为养活国家的农场工人争取正义而奋斗。我和我的家人有幸与她并肩工作了50多年，深受她在美国和墨西哥的领导力和强大声音的鼓舞。她深知我们的多样性是我们最大的力量，只要团结一致，我们就能建设一个更公正、更包容的美国。用她的话说，我们能让世界变得更美好：是的，我们能做到！”
“Dolores Huerta’s living legacy is her lifelong struggle for justice for the farmworkers who feed our nation. My family and I were honored to work alongside her for more than 50 years, inspired by her leadership and powerful voice across the United States and Mexico. She understood that our diversity is our greatest strength and that together, we can build a more just and inclusive America. In her words, we can change the world for the better: ¡Sí se puede!”