The project
To inspire a new generation of activists to organize for systemic change, award-winning documentary filmmaker Raymond Telles , human rights activist John Heffernan and labor attorney Margo Feinberg made a documentary, AMERICAN AGITATORS to show how collective action can combat racism, bigotry, and greed. Fred Ross Sr.’s groundbreaking organizing efforts carried on and expanded upon by his son Fred Ross, Jr., improved the lives and livelihoods of thousands by focusing on systemic change.
Telling the story of organizers and community leaders across the country will demonstrate strategies we can use to mobilize. As we witness growing and corrosive divisiveness, the lessons learned from Fred Ross Sr. and Jr., and the ways they can be applied to relieve today’s injustices, are more important and relevant than ever.
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AMERICAN AGITATORS TRAILER
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are Important to us.
The Fred Ross Project upholds the freedom and equal dignity of all human beings and is deeply committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and non-discrimination.
We are committed to treating all people with respect and without distinction of any kind resulting from race, ethnicity, religion, language, culture, gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation, country of origin, nationality, immigration status, physical and mental ability, socio-economic status, education level, age, veteran status, pregnancy, family structure or any other identity.
The Fred Ross Project is committed to lifting up voices that have been historically excluded or marginalized due to discrimination and oppression, encouraging and supporting all that is inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds, and respecting and engaging with difference.
We believe that those organizations and individuals that we are associated with should reflect these commitments that were honored and respected by Fred Ross, Sr. throughout his life.