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Arturo S. Rodríguez: ¡Sí Se Puede! Improving the Lives and Livelihoods of Farmworkers

March 31, 2023 Cecilia Hernandez, Designated Federal Officer, USDA Equity Commission

March 31 marks César Chávez Day and serves as a reminder to all Americans of the importance of service, community, education, and commitment to advocating for farmworkers and their families. Chávez was a champion of farmworkers’ rights, calling for fairer wages and improved working conditions and...

Equity Initiatives

Poppy Sias-Hernandez: Working to Build Equity with Love, Integrity, and Generosity

March 14, 2023 Laura Crowell, USDA Equity Commission Communications Lead

As a Latina woman, raised in a black community by a single white mother, Poppy Sias-Hernandez understands how access to equitable support and resources can have a life changing impact.

Equity Initiatives