Hurricane Sandy: A Message from the Director

Dear friends and family from the Southeast and Appalachia to New England— In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, we have all been saddened by the loss of life and heart-wrenching devastation.  And as yet another storm hits, it seems these struggles may be far from over. But we’ve also seen the strength of communities working […]

Highlander mourns the passing of Mountain Justice Activist Larry Gibson

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 […]

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.