Sí se puede

UFW co-founder Dolores Huerta created the phrase in 1972 during César Chávez's 25-day fast in Phoenix, Arizona.

[1][2][3] "Sí se puede" has long been a UFW guiding principle that has inspired the accomplishment of goals.

It has been widely adopted by other labor unions and civil rights organizations, and drew widespread political and media attention as a rallying cry during the U.S. immigration reform protests.

[12] During the Israeli legislative election campaign of 2009, Shas used a Hebrew language version of the slogan: "כן.

[13] The slogan is referenced in the 2023 film Barbie (which, coincidentally, stars America Ferrera, who was also in Gotta Kick it Up!).

"Sí Se Puede" sign at a Venezuelan sit-in
Tenerife demonstrators carrying "Sí se puede" signs
Use of the slogan by the Obama campaign in Austin, Texas. Translated, it reads, "Yes it is possible, Texas!"