Journey of Self-Discovery and Activism

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This chapter delves into the personal background and transformative journey of the speaker, from their childhood in Bakersfield to involvement in civil rights work. It explores reflections on reconnecting with the past, overcoming obstacles for education, and the impactful role of teaching and organizing for social change. The conversation extends to the importance of storytelling in activism, lessons from long-term work with farm workers, and strategic power dynamics in successful organizing efforts.

Whether trying to influence involvement in foreign wars, fight for social justice, or win an election, effective organizing is crucial. Here’s my 2012 conversation with MARSHALL GANZ, who dropped out of Harvard in 1964 to participate in Freedom Summer, worked for years as one of the lead organizers for United Farm Workers, and helped devise the grass-roots model for Obama’s 2008 campaign. Now a lecturer in public policy at Harvard, I can say without reservation, we need to learn from him. You can find more at marshallganz.com