Gabriel Thompson
Gabriel Thompson is an Oakland-based independent journalist and author specializing in immigration, labor, and organizing.
His work has appeared in major publications including the New York Times, Harper's, The Nation, and Mother Jones.
He has written four books exploring these interconnected themes.
America's Social Arsonist: Fred Ross and Grassroots Organizing in the Twentieth Century, published in March 2016, represents his fourth book and first biography, documenting the influential yet little-known community organizer who mentored Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta.
Thompson currently serves as a Steinbeck Fellow at San Jose State University.
