We know we only have about half of our population that's voting.

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

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

I think we brought to the world, the United States anyway, the whole idea of boycotting as a nonviolent tactic. I think we showed the world that nonviolence can work to make social change.

Among our people, theres not any question about women being strong -- even stronger than men -- they work in the fields right along with the men. When your survival is at stake, you dont have these questions about yourself like middle -- class women do.

In fact, the corporations are driving out the competition and it is not getting better, especially when they are not paying income taxes. Thank goodness for the social media out there, because we sure can't count on the corporate media to get the word out.

I hope people become inspired to become active in their community. That's the important thing.