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Emma Tenayuca
Born(1916-12-21)December 21, 1916
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
DiedJuly 23, 1999(1999-07-23) (aged 82)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesLa Pasionaria de Texas
Occupation(s)Educator, labor organizer

Emma Beatrice Tenayuca (December 21, 1916 – July 23, 1999) was an American labor leader, union organizer, civil rights activist, and educator. She is best known for her work organizing Mexican workers in Texas during the 1930s, particularly for leading the 1938 San Antonio pecan shellers strike. She was also known for her involvement with the U.S. Communist Party to advocate for Mexicans and Mexican Americans.

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