Forum on the Solidarity Economy; March 19-22, 2009

On March 19-21, the Solidarity Economy Network will hold a national gathering, “Forum on the Solidarity Economy: Building Another World,” at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. As a member of the coordinating committee, Highlander is striving to have a good Southern and Appalachian contingent in western Mass. to share the incredible work happening in our […]

Call for Proposals – Communities Creating Healthy Environments

  Highlander is proud to be part of part of Communities Creating Healthy Environments (CCHE), a new initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that aims to prevent childhood obesity by increasing access to healthy foods and safe places to play in communities of color. CCHE will provide funding and technical assistance for up […]

Highlander Director Guest Blogs on USA Service

Highlander Director Pam McMichael was a guest blogger on USA Service, the official website of the national organizing call to ongoing service issued by President Barack Obama on Martin Luther King Day on the eve of his inauguration. Pam’s post, “Community Organizing: Balm for Tired Souls,” says in part: Being a community organizer means being […]

Highlander Partnering with NGLTF Academy for Leadership and Action

Highlander is pleased to announce we are partnering with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) Academy for Leadership and Action, a high level leadership development and skills building program which is part of their annual Creating Change Conference, held in Denver, Jan 28-Feb 1, 2009. Highlander is excited about bringing its training expertise […]

Popular Education & Organizing Workshop

Popular Education & Organizing Workshop December 5-7, 2008 New Market, Tennessee Limited Space Still Available!!!!!!!!!!!!! Apply Online Today! www.highlandercenter.org/n-sc-workshop2008-12.asp Come to the beautiful Highlander Center and participate in this year’s Social Change workshop focused on using Popular Education in your work. This workshop is for popular educators of ALL skill levels, including those who are […]

Popular Education & Organizing Workshop

Popular Education & Organizing Workshop December 5-7, 2008 New Market, Tennessee Limited Space Still Available!!!!!!!!!!!!! Apply Online Today! www.test.highlandercenter.org/n-sc-workshop2008-12.asp Come to the beautiful Highlander Center and participate in this year’s Social Change workshop focused on using Popular Education in your work. This workshop is for popular educators of ALL skill levels, including those who are […]

New Books, Videos, & CD's in the Highlander Bookstore!

GREAT FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS!! Check out these new materials, and more, and the Highlander Bookstore. UPSET THE SET UP: CJNY’S TOOLKIT TO JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM ACCOUNTABILITY From the Community Justice Network for Youth Many communities are working to stop the growth of the criminalization of youth, especially youth of color who are tracked mercilessly into […]

New Books, Videos, & CD’s in the Highlander Bookstore!

GREAT FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS!! Check out these new materials, and more, and the Highlander Bookstore. UPSET THE SET UP: CJNY’S TOOLKIT TO JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM ACCOUNTABILITY From the Community Justice Network for Youth Many communities are working to stop the growth of the criminalization of youth, especially youth of color who are tracked mercilessly into […]

Rockwood's "Art of Leadership for Southern Leaders" Coming to Highlander; January 26-29, 2009

Highlander is pleased to be hosting The Rockwood Leadership Institute in a collaborative effort to bring Rockwood’s “Art of Leadership” training to the South for the first time. This 4-day, residential training is “designed to teach powerful visioning, listening, speaking, presentation, coaching, team-building, and feedback skills to emerging and established leaders.” It will be led […]

Rockwood’s “Art of Leadership for Southern Leaders” Coming to Highlander; January 26-29, 2009

Highlander is pleased to be hosting The Rockwood Leadership Institute in a collaborative effort to bring Rockwood’s “Art of Leadership” training to the South for the first time. This 4-day, residential training is “designed to teach powerful visioning, listening, speaking, presentation, coaching, team-building, and feedback skills to emerging and established leaders.” It will be led […]