Speak Out , a group of fifteen American activists speak candidly about how and why they struggle for change. Their causes and strategies vary - in the areas of civil rights, gay and lesbian rights, the environment, women's issues, health, youth, education, labor, freedom of expression and the arts. But the lessons learned resonate across geographic and ideological boundaries.
Small victories count.
You cross that line, and nothing is ever the same. Claire Peeps is director of the Durfee Foundation, a Los Angeles based organization that supports projects in community development and the arts. Michael Young Social Entrepreneur Asa Briggs Michael Young is one of the key figures in British twentieth century history. Focusing on family, community and social change, he has cascaded ideas, in the process coining new words, like 'meritocracy'. He has also initiated or played a major role in creating new and well-known organisations.