Bob Moses joining Highlander Homecoming 2014
We’re thrilled to announce that Bob Moses will join Highlander’s Homecoming this year as guest of honor! Mr. Moses initiated SNCC’s Mississippi Voter Registration Project, and was appointed its director in 1962. He helped to lead the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) into the Mississippi Summer Project which became known as Freedom Summer. We are […]
The Spirit of Freedom Summer-Highlander Homecoming September 19-21, 2014
Click here to register for Homecoming Update: We’re thrilled to announce that Bob Moses will join Highlander’s Homecoming this year as guest of honor! Mr. Moses initiated SNCC’s Mississippi Voter Registration Project and was appointed its director in 1962. He helped to lead the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) into the Mississippi Summer […]
Bay Area BBQ Conversation and Fundraiser July 26th 7PM.
We Bay Area progressives are being tested: wars, occupations, and armed conflicts rage unabated; immigrant people and their children, even those born in the US, are being deported in unprecedented numbers; women’s rights are under attack. We are all probably talking about one or more of these issues. Our work in the Bay […]
Knoxville Fundraiser celebrating staff under 30-July 31st
Mark your Calendar! In the last year and a half, Highlander has hired several staff ages 30 and under. They come from Greensboro, Spartanburg, San Antonio and right here in east Tennessee! Come meet …… and support them! Fundraising reception & Highlander update! ~ Thursday, July 31st 6p – 8p ~ St. James […]
Children’s Justice Camp-Making Friends with Nature July 20-26
Also part of Seeds of Fire, our Children’s Justice Camp is a week-long summer camp for young people 6-12 years of age whose families are interested in social democracy, justice, and environmental awareness. At the camp, children from diverse racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds join together for a week of sharing, fun, learning, and […]
Children's Justice Camp-Making Friends with Nature July 20-26
Also part of Seeds of Fire, our Children’s Justice Camp is a week-long summer camp for young people 6-12 years of age whose families are interested in social democracy, justice, and environmental awareness. At the camp, children from diverse racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds join together for a week of sharing, fun, learning, and […]
UALE Southern Women’s Worker School: August 14-17, 2014
Come join women from across the South and Appalachia, from labor unions and non-traditional worker organizing groups, to develop leadership skills and share strategies to strengthen worker organizing. Registration is closed as of 8-6-2014 Sessions could include: “News from the South” (Successes from worker movements in the South) Talking About Unions (“The Union Difference”) […]
UALE Southern Women's Worker School: August 14-17, 2014
Come join women from across the South and Appalachia, from labor unions and non-traditional worker organizing groups, to develop leadership skills and share strategies to strengthen worker organizing. Registration is closed as of 8-6-2014 Sessions could include: “News from the South” (Successes from worker movements in the South) Talking About Unions (“The Union Difference”) […]
STAY Youth of Color Gathering, June 13-15, 2014
The S.T.A.Y. Project Youth of Color Gathering June 13-15, 2014 Place: East Dale Village Community United Methodist Church 1403 Tunnel Blvd. Chattanooga, TN 37411 YOC 2014< Application (English and Spanish) The STAY Project is committed to having all voices and identities supported within Appalachia. We understand that people of color are often silenced and ignored […]
Playwriting and Directing Workshop with Steven Kent and Linda Parris-Bailey Aug. 2-4, 2014
August 2-4, 2014 Click here to apply for the Playwriting and Directing Workshop Join award-winning playwrights and directors—as well as experienced activists and workshop leaders—Steven Kent and Linda Parris-Bailey for three days of workshops to hone and strengthen your theatrical skills. From first developing an idea for a play or performance piece, to developing the […]