The Dolores Huerta Foundation invites you to a powerful evening honoring the life and legacy of civil rights icon Dolores Huerta. Together, we’ll raise vital funds to support grassroots organizing across California and celebrate 96 years of courage, vision, and movement building.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Doors Open 6:00 PM
Program Starts 7:00 PM
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes | 501 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Public parking accessible.
This unforgettable night will feature:
- Live Rhythms & Resistance: Experience an electric performance by Las Cafeteras, LA’s own homegrown activist band known for their infectious energy and social heart.
- Exclusive Stage Appearances: Catch an inspiring lineup of special guest speakers and performers live on stage.
- Built on community, we partner with local LA vendors like Pasadena’s La Fiesta Grande, a family-owned institution we’re proud to support as they rebuild following the Pasadena fires. When you choose us, you’re supporting the heart of Los Angeles.
Proceeds from this event directly support the organizing, leadership development, and civic engagement efforts of the Dolores Huerta Foundation.
To download the Sponsorship Deck, click here.
HONOREES
KENT DOUGLAS WONG
Posthumously
Kent Douglas Wong was a transformational leader who turned the UCLA Labor Center into a global advocacy powerhouse while expanding labor studies across the UC system and into several international universities. As a dedicated educator and author, he tirelessly championed the rights of undocumented students and social justice, culminating in the establishment of a new headquarters dedicated to nonviolent resistance.
ANTHONY THIGPENN
Anthony Thigpenn is the founder and President of California Calls and a lifelong champion for community organizing, civic participation, and economic justice. His decades of leadership have mobilized hundreds of thousands of Californians and strengthened the voice of underrepresented communities in the democratic process.
CRISTELA ALONZO
Cristela Alonzo is a comedian, actress, writer, and producer who made history as the first Latina woman to create, write, and star in a network TV show, Cristela, and a powerful voice for equity and representation. Her work uses humor to spotlight critical issues and inspires audiences to see the world through a more compassionate lens.
ISABELLA CARATACHEA
Isabella Caratachea is a student leader, artist, and advocate from Lemoore, California and a passionate voice for community empowerment, cultural preservation, and civic engagement. Her leadership has mobilized young people across the Central Valley and reflects a deep commitment to uplifting Latino communities through activism and the arts.
Event Host Committee
David Huerta
President, SEIU, United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW)
President, LA County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
President of SEIU California and President of SEIU 2015
Lindsay Dougherty
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Vice President,
At-Large and Principal Officer Teamsters Local 399.
Together, we celebrate Dolores’s 96 years of courage, resilience, and leadership and ensure her legacy continues for generations to come.
For questions or sponsorship inquiries, contact:
Stephanie De Anda, sdeanda@doloreshuerta.org
Hilda Marella Delgado, hdelgado@doloreshuerta.org
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