Honoring Rosa Parks' Bravery in Montgomery- December 1, 1955
We know her now as one of the key figures of the Civil Rights Movement. A woman who was a force of nature that shifted the conversation about race and contributed to the progress we benefit today. On this day, December 1 in 1955, Rosa Parks’ refusal to get up from her seat in […]
Honoring Rosa Parks’ Bravery in Montgomery- December 1, 1955
We know her now as one of the key figures of the Civil Rights Movement. A woman who was a force of nature that shifted the conversation about race and contributed to the progress we benefit today. On this day, December 1 in 1955, Rosa Parks’ refusal to get up from her seat in […]
Highlander House Party Fundraiser in Santa Barbara Dec. 13
Karen Shapiro and Rich Appelbaum, Anna DiStefano, Mickey and Dick Flacks, and Margo Okazawa-Rey are pleased to invite you to… Celebrate and Support Highlander Research & Education Center! Building the Movement in the South Now and for Generations to Come Please Join Us for House Party & Fundraiser December 13 4pm-6pm Special Guests […]
Highlander Board and Staff win awards from Tennessee Alliance for Progress
Education Co-coordinators Elandria Williams and Susan Williams were given the Long Haul Award from the Tennessee Alliance for Progress last Friday for their tireless work for the pursuit of justice. Board member Ash-Lee Henderson was also recognized as a Young Leader during the ceremony. Congrats to Ash-lee, Elandria, and Susan.
Homecoming 2015 Video
We present to you the video recap of Homecoming 2015 by the good folks at Tenflo Media.
New Twitter and Instagram Accounts
We have an Instagram and Twitter account. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HighlanderCtr Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/highlandercenter/
Grace Lee Boggs’ memorial- October 31, 2015 11am EST
For those who cannot be present, there will be a live streaming of Grace Lee Boggs’ memorial tomorrow. Go to, https://www.alliedmedia.org/news/2015/10/29/live-stream-grace-lee-boggs-memorial-october-31
Grace Lee Boggs' memorial- October 31, 2015 11am EST
For those who cannot be present, there will be a live streaming of Grace Lee Boggs’ memorial tomorrow. Go to, https://www.alliedmedia.org/news/2015/10/29/live-stream-grace-lee-boggs-memorial-october-31
Florida CoopEcon 2015: Oct 17-18, 2015
Florida CoopEcon 2015 Oct 17-18, 2015 Lake Placid, FL @ San Jose Mission 170 S. Sun ‘N’ Lakes Blvd. 33852 CoopEcon Florida is an opportunity for social justice community leaders and those interested in growing cooperative businesses and economies in Florida to gather, learn more about cooperatives and network with people wanting worker […]
Highlander Honors Grace Lee Boggs: June 27, 1915- October 5, 2015
Highlander Honors Grace Lee Boggs June 27, 1915- October 5, 2015 “100 ain’t so bad,” were the words Grace spoke at her 100th birthday in Detroit in June. Countless of people came across the country to honor her life and legacy as they are today in her death. Highlander mourns her passing, celebrates her life, […]