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Dolores Huerta , the labor leader, civil rights activist and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, smiles as delegates take photos at the California Democratic Party's 2025 State Convention at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim in 2025.
This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, The Long Beach City College Board of Trustees voted Friday to rename the Labor Center at its Trades, Technology, and Community Learning campus in honor of United Farm Workers cofounder Dolores Huerta, whose longtime advocacy for workers and civil rights has shaped labor movements across the country. LBCC Trustee Vivian Malauulu said Friday that she was pleased about the renaming. Known at its opening simply as the Labor Center, Malauulu said Huerta had been scheduled to attend its ribbon-cutting six years ago, but COVID-19 prevented her from attending; Huerta instead sent a video message. “She was gracious enough to provide a really detailed video, which blew me away because I wasn’t expecting it to be so thoughtful, really just a heartfelt commentary on the Labor Center,” Malauulu said. “I remember thinking six years ago that it would be so cool if we named the Labor Center after her.”If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.In light of recent reports that César Chávez sexually assaulted women and girls, including Huerta, trustees decided to focus on Huerta’s contributions to labor and civil rights. Malauulu said she wants to get the ball rolling quickly on the agreed-upon name change. Trustee Virginia Baxter said at the meeting that she agreed with Malauulu’s sentiments and added that she believes the process to rename the Labor Center should move quickly because Huerta is in her 90s.Egg in Jackie and Shadow's nest shows signs of hatching The first pip, or crack, was confirmed in one of Jackie and Shadow’s eggs Friday morning, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley.Jackie and Shadow’s eggs are now more than a month old and nearing the end of the eagles' usual incubation timeline.“I met Miss Huerta at the book signing for George Pla, and I was amazed at how articulate and lively at 96 she is. I do think we should do this relatively soon, and it’s best to honor people when they are alive rather than after they are gone,” Baxter said. Updates to the building will include changes to the center’s signage and other visual elements. Trustees expressed hope that, with some urgency, Huerta will be able to attend the renaming ceremony once it is complete. The center will continue to serve students by hosting workshops, meetings, and programs to support career development. You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead . Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community. Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
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