I was very fortunate to have known Fred Ross Sr., who was organizing the Community Service Organization (CSO) way back in the late 50's and early 60's. I was able to work with him.

The racist rhetoric from politicians is inspiring people to organize, as more people see what happens by not getting active.

We need to keep ringing the bell, wake people up to get our democracy together. Farm workers are like a symbol, and it is good that people are paying attention.

Once I learned about grassroots organizing, I got so enamored with it because I thought 'Wow this is the way you do it!'

Employers able to work together with workers and sharing gains and profits will lead to a much better world, getting away from income inequality.

Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.

I think, if anything, my children are the ones who have sacrificed because I've had to too many times be absent from them. But, at the same time, they have lived very enriched lives and probably experienced things they wouldn't have if not for the movements. So, there are some rewards.