Emma Tenayuca

Emma Tenayuca
Born	(1916-12-21)December 21, 1916 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Died	July 23, 1999(1999-07-23) (aged 82) San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Other names	La 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.