Carmen Delgado Votaw

Civil rights pioneer and activist

Carmen Delgado Votaw - Civil rights pioneer and activist
Born

September 29th, 1935
89 years ago

Died

2017
8 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Puerto Rico

Links & References

Carmen Delgado Votaw played a significant role in the American civil rights movement, particularly focusing on Puerto Rican rights and broader Latino issues. She co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) and served as its first Latina president. Delgado Votaw worked on multiple initiatives to enhance the lives of Puerto Ricans and highlighted issues such as discrimination and inequality. She also contributed to the establishment of various community organizations aimed at supporting the rights of Latino populations in the United States.

Co-founded the National Organization for Women

Served as the first Latina president of NOW

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