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Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta's love of jazz revealed her awe for art

NPR | By Felix Contreras

Published October 28, 2026 at 4:15 PM CDT

Dolores Huerta was a civil rights icon and labor leader who met countless famous people in her long life. She was also a passionate jazz fan, who found herself speechless when she met Charlie Parker.

Felix Contreras

Felix Contreras is co-creator and co-host of Alt.Latino, NPR's pioneering radio show and podcast celebrating Latin music and culture since 2010.