Saul Alinsky

Born 1909, died 1972, Chicago, Illinois. "A passionate believer that social justice could be achieved through American democracy, Saul Alinsky methodically showed the 'have-nots' how to organize their communities, target the power brokers and politically out-maneuver them. The lessons he taught people about the nature of power, imparted dignity to the poor and helped create a backyard revolution in cities across America. His work influenced the struggle for civil rights and the farm workers movement, as well as the very nature of political protest." -- Independent Television Service (ITVS)