How People Get Power

Revised Edition

Si and I share the strength and inspiration of a vision, a dream of genuine change. In this book Si teaches us how to work toward this dream. I urge educators concerned about social justice to read this book, to use it in their lives, and to share its message and its vision generously with others.

Chandra Talpade Mohanty

From the introduction to How People Get Power

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How People Get Power is a timeless manual on organizing Si Kahn’s experiences and commitment to multiracial empowerment are inspirational. This should be required reading”

Teresa Odendahl

Executive Director, National Network of Grant Makers

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One of the few books I’ve read that is really talking about grassroots organizing. It is easy to read, uncomplicated, and not pretentious at all. Most important, it plays on the importance of establishing connections, not only with individuals, but with communities and neighborhoods.

William L. Pollard, PhD

Dean, Syracuse University School of Social Work

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This is really important work for all young organizers to have.

Miya Yoshitani

Executive Director, Student Environment Action Coalition (SEAC)

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Most knowledge is found in books that give one the power to learn. One couldn’t find a better book to receive such inspiration than How People Get Power.

Ornette Coleman

Composer and musician