The Charleston Imperative: Why Feminism & Antiracism Must Be Linked
http://www.aapf.org/recent/2015/7/charleston The African-American Policy Forum wrote a piece about why feminism and anti-racism must be linked. Check out the piece and sign the statement in the link above.
The Charleston Imperative: Why Feminism & Antiracism Must Be Linked
http://www.aapf.org/recent/2015/7/charleston The African-American Policy Forum wrote a piece about why feminism and anti-racism must be linked. Check out the piece and sign the statement in the link above.
New Job Announcement-Special Assistant to the Director
Special Assistant to the Director Overview of Position – This position provides organizational support to the Executive Director. The person plays a vital role in providing a wide range of high level communications, and executive and administrative support related tasks, including: external communications and correspondence; research, writing, and preparing reports; managing the E.D.’s calendar […]
Highlander on the Emanuel Baptist Church shooting in Charleston, SC
Our hearts go out to the families of those slain in Emanuel Baptist Church on Wednesday night, the congregation, the people of Charleston and beyond, especially our Black brothers and sisters. This race motivated murder is chilling and yet another call to action in the fight against racism and white supremacy and for a just […]
Recurring Donor Recruitment Program through July 2015
Recurring Donor Recruitment Program Every Movement Takes Many Steps—help Highlander march forward by becoming a Monthly Recurring Donor! Recurring donations are the best way to provide steady support to Highlander and strengthen the fight for justice throughout the South. A monthly gift of $30, over a year, is enough to send a child to Highlander’s week-long […]
We Shall Overcome Fund Application application extended to June 10th
“We Shall Overcome” served as the theme song of the Civil Rights Movement and is now a worldwide anthem for freedom and justice. Since 1966, the Highlander Research and Education Center has administered the We Shall Overcome Fund, which is generated by royalties from the commercial use of the song “We Shall Overcome.” Upcoming Deadline […]
Guy Carawan in National News
Guy Carawan singing “We Shall Overcome” with protesters at Virginia State University in 1960. Credit Eve Arnold/Magnum Photos “Playing music at these kinds of situations, it wasn’t just another form of entertainment. It was sustenance for people going through hard times.” — Guy Carawan Major news outlets are sharing their own tributes and remembrances […]
Honoring Jean Hardisty by Highlander Director Pam McMichael
My heart goes out to Peggy, her brother John, other members of Jean’s family, and to those of us who thought of ourselves as part of her movement family, both gathered here and in spirit. My name is Pam McMichael and I am the Director of the Highlander Center. I first met Jean over […]
Remembering Guy Carawan July 28, 1927 – May 2, 2015
Guy Carawan, singer, folklorist, civil rights and social justice activist, and beloved part of the Highlander family, passed away peacefully at his home in East Tennessee on Saturday, May 2, 2015. He was 87. Our hearts are heavy with grief at his passing and full of deep respect and appreciation for a life well-lived […]
Highlander Board Emertius Member Hollis Watkins Receives Tougaloo College’s Highest Award
Honorary Doctorate Degree to be presented during May 3rd Commencement April 28, 2015 – Jackson, MS – Tougaloo College will bestow its highest award to the Chairman of the Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement during the institution’s Commencement Services. Mr. Hollis Watkins will receive the Doctor of Humane Letters on May 3, 2015 […]