Lawmakers want President Obama to award Fred Ross Sr. a Medal of Freedom. March 19, 2013— -- In 1952, Fred Ross Sr. was combing the Latino barrios of San Jose, California, for places to hold ...

Let me tell you about Fred Ross, newly inducted into the California Hall of Fame in the State Museum that honors distinguished Californians. Ross, who died in 1992, was for more than a half-century ...

Fred Ross Sr. and Dolores Huerta are seen in 1975. A new documentary about Ross, “American Agitators,” will be shown Sunday at the San Diego Latino Film Festival. (File photo by Cathy Murphy) This ...

“Bringing Fred’s life to the screen is the medicine our society needs right now. He empowered people to be engaged in the democratic process.” Dolores Huerta Activist Dolores Huerta said yes when she ...

Paul Chavez and Fred Ross Jr. Cesar Chavez and Fred Ross Sr. (Bob Fitch) By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 and agree to receive occasional promotional offers for programs that ...

This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is published here with permission. The new documentary “American Agitators” looks at the life and legacy of Fred Ross Sr., one of the most influential ...