Biography Of Saul Alinsky
Real Name
Saul Alinsky
Professsion
Political Activists, Miscellaneous, Writers
Famous as
Community Organizer
Nationality
American
Religion
Agnostic
Personal Life of Saul Alinsky
Born on
30 January 1909
Birthday
30th January
Died At Age
63
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born in
Chicago
Died on
12 June 1972
Place of death
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Grouping of People
Humanitarian
Family Background of Saul Alinsky
Father
Benjamin Alinsky
Mother
Sarah Tannenbaum Alinsky Rice
Siblings
Harry Alinsky, Max Alinsky ,
Spouses/Partners
Irene Alinsky, Helene Simon Alinsky, Jean Graham Alinsky,
Children
David Alinsky, Kathryn Alinsky,
Education
University of Chicago
Founder/Co-Founder
Industrial Areas Foundation
Awards
1969 - Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award
Personal Fact of Saul Alinsky
Featured on New York magazine’s list of 'the purest Avatars of the populist movement' and widely hailed as 'the father of community organizing', Saul Alinsky dedicated his entire life to help improve the lives of the disadvantaged. This tough yet passionate lover of humanity pioneered innovative methods in helping the poor, scattered to improve their communities and raise their social and economic status.
He combined urban theories he had learned in university and the street smart ways of growing up in Chicago to work with communities. He worked in prisons, unions, churches and other social communities. He would go to a neighbourhood, listen to their needs and problems and work with them in order to help them achieve what they want, either by bringing it to the notice of the government or the corporates.
He worked with poor communities across North America, African-American ghettos, California, Michigan, New York City and many other troubled and poor communities across America. One of his acclaimed publications Rules for Radicals' provides guidelines for future community organisers. His legacy continues to live on and inspire countless people.
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