Organize! The Lessons of the Community Service Organization

The Community Service Organization was a grassroots effort launched in the 1940's that empowered a generation of Mexican-Americans, including Cesar Chavez. Poor immigrants were able to move into the mainstream of American society through voter registration drives, lawsuits and legislative campaigns. Now, over 50 years later, the leaders of the movement reflect on the impact. [3/2010] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 18203]

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Education

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• grass roots
• Caesar Chavez
• community

[vercorb]

The organization is so noble. People were very lucky to have such assembly organized. It truly helped humanity to take its place in the world.

[ajnorman3]

As a Community Organizer I was so happy to receive this from my colleague, Amelia Nieto who worked with Caesar Chavez and now heads Centro Shalom in Long Beach. Missing however is my friend and colleague Tony Rios who worked with the Black Community in the 60's to elect Rev. James Harris to the LA School Board. Next the Black Community worked with the Chicano Community to elect Julian Nava to the School Board. I see Herman Galleagos but no Tony. I am posting this to my Facebook page.