Dolores Huerta: I’m in ‘awe’ of Aparicio, Ocasio-Cortez
Feb 28, 2019 | 9:33 AM
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SANTA FE, N.M. — Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta says she’s in “awe” of Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio and freshman Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez because of conversations they are sparking in the U.S.
The 88-year-old advocate told The Associated Press on Wednesday she’s thrilled that Aparicio was the first Mexican indigenous woman nominated for best-supporting actress at the Oscars. However, Huerta says she’s especially happy Aparicio’s role as a maid in “Roma” is drawing attention to exploited domestic workers.
Huerta says she’s been impressed with Ocasio-Cortez for pushing issues around climate change and fair wages and that Ocasio-Cortez isn’t afraid to fight for social justice despite the criticism she has faced.
