What an honor to have a visit from Labor Leader Dolores Huerta! Huerta has worked to improve social and economic conditions for farm workers and to fight discrimination. She worked closely with Cesar Chavez and co-founded what became the UFW (United Farm Workers). She continues to work on improving the lives of workers, immigrants, and women.
How did this come to be? Mrs. Rosa Serrano-Overstreet earned first place in a contest of lesson plan writing, and the prize was Ms. Huerta’s visit. The students sang, danced, and performed a theatre piece interpreting the book “Side by Side” by Monica Brown.
She spoke about the importance of education, respect, self-worth, and service to the community. Staff, parents, students and community members were all inspired by Huerta’s presence. She spoke about the importance of education, respect, self-worth, and service to the community. Staff, parents, students and community members were all inspired by Huerta’s presence. Principal Jorge Rios said, “It was an honor to have a historical icon visit Malabar and inspire our entire community. We are extremely grateful for the visit.”
A big thank you to Theatre Educator Maureen Longaker with the Arts Education Branch for sharing pictures from this special moment with LAUSD’s Social Media!
Stephanie Abrams/Social Media Director
