Finally, lasting change requires hope disciplined by care. When Arizona officials told organizers “No se puede” in 1972, Huerta replied, “Sí, se puede,” offering a practical optimism that sustains effort through setbacks. Hope, however, must travel with rest, safety, and mutual support—because burned-out organizers cannot build durable institutions. Therefore, integrating care into schedules and structures is not indulgence; it is strategy. With this balance, Huerta’s credo becomes a daily rhythm: we take the next small step, invite one more person, and leave each space stronger than we found it. Over time, those small steps redraw the map of what seems possible. [...]
