Take Action Now for Workers: Support the Employee Free Choice Act
One of the most important pieces of legislation to address workers rights in decades was introduced in Congress on March 10, 2009. The Employee Free Choice Act (HR.1409 / S.560) addresses the right of workers with three simple and powerful steps. The Employee Free Choice Act provides a fair path to form unions through direct […]
“Day of Silence” Rally in Knoxville – Friday, April 17th
Firday, April 17th; 5:30 p.m. World’s Fair Park Amphitheater Friday, April 17, is the 13th annual “Day of Silence” — a nationwide and even worldwide effort to bring the devastating impacts of homophobia to the attention of people who are unaware of the harassment, rejection and discrimination faced by LGBTQ youth every day. Youth in […]
"Day of Silence" Rally in Knoxville – Friday, April 17th
Firday, April 17th; 5:30 p.m. World’s Fair Park Amphitheater Friday, April 17, is the 13th annual “Day of Silence” — a nationwide and even worldwide effort to bring the devastating impacts of homophobia to the attention of people who are unaware of the harassment, rejection and discrimination faced by LGBTQ youth every day. Youth in […]
Equal Voice Campaign Day of Action on the Hill
On February 12, 2009, one hundred and fifty families from 12 states traveled to Washington DC as part of the Equal Voice for America’s Families campaign to hand-deliver the National Family Platform directly to the offices of their Representatives. The platform identifies key issues affecting families and makes policy recommendations to rebuild the safety net […]
The State of the Dream 2009: The Silent Depression
The State of the Dream 2009, by United for a Fair Economy, reveals that while the general economy is in a recession, people of color are experiencing a silent economic depression that, in terms of unemployment, equals or exceeds the Great Depression. Released on Martin Luther King Day, the report highlights the extreme economic inequality […]
Highlander Supports Jobs with Justice’s Campaign for a People’s Bailout
In December 2008, Highlander joined other members of East Tennessee Jobs with Justice in protesting the Wall Street bailout and calling for government action to provide emergency help to the victims of the economic crisis and to build a fair economy that works for all people. The demonstration was part of the Campaign for a […]
Highlander Supports Jobs with Justice's Campaign for a People's Bailout
In December 2008, Highlander joined other members of East Tennessee Jobs with Justice in protesting the Wall Street bailout and calling for government action to provide emergency help to the victims of the economic crisis and to build a fair economy that works for all people. The demonstration was part of the Campaign for a […]
Highlander 75th Anniversary Party in Denver – January 31, 2009
Bruce Boyens • Karen & Joe Mulloy Carmen & Ray Ramirez Invite you to a fundraising house party in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of a place where history is made Highlander Center Highlander is a popular education workshop center in east Tennessee that started in 1932 and today still brings together grassroots organizers, artists, educators, […]
Know Your Rights: Train-the-Trainers (in Spanish)
The Highlander Research and Education Center and The East Tennessee Rapid Response Coalition present Know Your Rights: Train-the-Trainers (in Spanish) This all day workshop is for allies and community members who want to learn how to conduct educational Know Your Rights workshops using popular education and other participatory methods. Participants should be fluent and comfortable […]
Virginia Immigrant People's Coalition Protests ICE Raids
On May 9th, over three dozen members, leaders, and supporters of the Virginia Immigrant People’s Coalition rallied at the construction site for the new Federal Courthouse in Richmond, VA, to protest a recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid at the site that resulted in the arrest of 33 workers suspected of being undocumented immigrants. […]