About the U.S. Social Forum
The United States Social Forum (USSF) is a movement-building process designed to connect grassroots organizations across regional, sectoral, and political divides. Inspired by the World Social Forum that began in Porto Alegre in 2001, the USSF operates under the principle that “Another World Is Possible, Another U.S. Is Necessary.”
Our convergences provide an open space for grassroots movements, civil society advocates, and community leaders to articulate shared struggles, build collective power, and advance systemic social justice.
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Social Focus
We focus our inquiry on core public challenges: economic inequality, civil rights, racial justice, and fair access to vital public services across all communities.
Our Assemblies
People’s Movement Assemblies allow grassroots participants to deliberate across differences and make collective commitments that continue long after forums conclude.
Movement Leadership
National Planning Committee
Coordinating Network
Anchors nationwide movement participation, logistics, and inter-organizational communication across regions.
Project South Anchor
Southern Organizing Partner
Leading popular education and movement assembly facilitation developed through landmark convergences.
Grassroots Global Justice
Allied Movement Network
Connecting national civil rights and labor campaigns with international social forum principles.
Assembly Facilitation Working Group
Democratic Process
Guides consensus-building and action synthesis in People’s Movement Assemblies.