Discover the legacy of California's first IAF organizer

Join us for the IAF History Series as we explore the legacy of Fred Ross Sr., the groundbreaking organizer who shaped grassroots activism and mentored civil rights icons.

In 1947, Saul Alinsky tapped Ross to organize California’s Community Service Organizations (CSOs), where he pioneered the use of “house meetings” to identify local leaders and drive powerful community campaigns. His work helped launch the careers of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, laying the foundation for the United Farm Workers movement.

📽️ Featured Film: American Agitators
Experience the story of Ross’s impact through this compelling documentary, followed by a discussion with journalist Gabriel Thompson, author of America’s Social Arsonist: Fred Ross and Grassroots Organizing in the Twentieth Century.

By organizer invitation and approval only: Your $35 non-refundable deposit includes transportation from Fresno to Los Angeles, meals, and an overnight hotel stay.

Register to join other local leaders in exploring in the roots of Central Valley organizing and its lessons for today.

 

Posted by Central Valley IAF Sponsoring Committee on March 13, 2025