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
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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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