Celebrate Highlander’s 80th Anniversary: Rosa Parks & Septima Clark auction item, Bay Area 80th Anniversary house party
If you’ve ever wanted to own a piece of Highlander and civil rights history, now is your chance. As part of Highlander’s 80th Anniversary, we are auctioning a poster containing the original signatures of both Septima Clark and Rosa Parks. Septima Clark first came to Highlander as a workshop participant and soon after became the […]
Highlander mourns the passing of Mountain Justice Activist Larry Gibson
Larry Gibson, an Appalachian hero and tireless warrior against mountaintop removal coal mining, has passed away. For decades, Larry stood up to threats and intimidation, spoke to thousands of people about the destruction of his homeland, and inspired a nationwide movement to take up his cause of creating a safe and prosperous future in Appalachia. […]
Now Accepting Applications – Greensboro Justice Fund Fellowships
The Highlander Research and Education Center is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for the second class of the Greensboro Justice Fund Fellowship at Highlander. Highlander was chosen, along with the Beloved Community Center in Greensboro, NC, to carry on the social and economic justice legacy of the Greensboro Justice Fund (GJF) and is […]
Highlander Featured in Arts & Democracy Briefing Call
Cultural organizing is a core practice of the Arts & Democracy Project that exists at the intersection of arts, culture and activism. Cultural organizing integrates arts and culture into organizing strategies. It is also about organizing from a particular tradition, cultural identity, and community of place or worldview to advance social and economic justice. This call focuses […]
Highlander Featured in Arts & Democracy Briefing Call
Cultural organizing is a core practice of the Arts & Democracy Project that exists at the intersection of arts, culture and activism. Cultural organizing integrates arts and culture into organizing strategies. It is also about organizing from a particular tradition, cultural identity, and community of place or worldview to advance social and economic justice. This call focuses […]
Now accepting applications for 2012-2013 Zilphia Horton Project Cultural Organizing Residencies
Highlander Center is now accepting applications for the Zilphia Horton Project III Cultural Organizing Institute.
Requests for Proposals
Highlander is now accepting Requests for Proposals for the following: Community Partners Cultural Organizers Documentation Team Please click on the links above for more information.
Internship Opening: Zilphia Horton Cultural Organizing Project
We are accepting applications for an intern for the Zilphia Horton Cultural Organizing Project.
Highlander Celebrates 80 Years September 1st-September 2nd, Highlights from the Gathering
“Equality and justice for all keeps you current, keeps you relevant and keeps you intersectional.” -Mandy Carter, Highlander 80th Anniversary Opening Plenary Speake Thank you all for a touching and transformative weekend celebrating Highlander’s 80 years. Over 300 people attended Highlander’s 80th Anniversary over 2 days. Our weekend included thoughtful plenary discussions, participatory workshops, provoking […]
Generations to Come
To support the future of Highlander’s critical work we have launched the $3.2 Million Generations to Come Capital Campaign.