The Coalition of Immokalee Workers published a touching tribute to our founder, Ethel Skakel Kennedy.

Mrs. Kennedy joined the CIW in the fight against the exploitation and abuse of farm workers. In 2003 the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award went to three CIW leaders — Lucas Benitez, Julia Gabriel, and Romeo Ramirez — for their groundbreaking efforts to end modern-day slavery and bring abusive farm bosses to justice.  Mrs. Kennedy presented the award to the trio of CIW leaders at a gala ceremony in the US Senate, and then promptly joined us in the streets of DC at a protest– ever a tireless defender of justice.

Read the full tribute here.