These portraits of social justice pioneers indicate our shared UU value of Justice, whereby “We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and all can thrive.”
Dolores Huerta
Dolores Huerta is a labor leader who co-founded United Farm Workers of America. A native New Mexican, Dolores dedicated her life to social justice for the farm laborer.
This portrait of her was created by artist Clarissa Martinez and incorporates the Aguila Azteca, the Aztec Eagle, the symbol of the United Farm Workers Union. The eagle represents the sun, light, and triumph of good over evil. It also represents the tenacity of the Mestizo people in the new world.
Dolores era nacido en Dawson, Nuevo México. Era una trabajadora migrante en Nuevo Mexico y California. Ella comenzó a abogar y organizarse en favor de la justicia económica y social. Ahora, con más de 90 años, continúa defendiendo sus ideales inspirando a otros en justicia social.
Dolores was born in Dawson, NM. She became a migrant worker and while in California began to advocate and organize for economic and social justice. Now in her 90s, she continues defend her ideals advocate and inspire others in social justice.
Dr. Meta L. Christy
Dr. Christy is the first Black woman and first African American osteopathic physician in the United States. She was also the first Black graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy and among the first osteopaths in the world. One of the few Black people in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Dr. Christy created a clinic on her property. She provided care, often at no charge, to African Americans who were refused care elsewhere. She also provided recovery space for up to 10 patients at a time. For more information, visit the New Mexico History Women Marker website.
Transformation through transportation
These objects represent the history and contributions of transportation in Albuquerque and Central New Mexico. They support our shared UU value of Transformation, whereby “We adapt to a changing world” – key to implementing social change.
The Santa Fe Trail brought commerce and construction of the new railroad which yielded prosperity and settlements in central New Mexico.
Much of growth and diversity in New Mexico is due to immigrants and laborers from outside the state.
Ms. White’s grandfather used this lantern in his job as
a brakeman for the Santa Fe Railroad.
