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 […]
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 […]
SURJ White People for Baltimore National Action Call 4-30-15 at 5PST 8EST
White People for Baltimore National Action Call Please join Showing Up for Racial Justice-SURJ (www.showingupforracialjustice.org), our affiliates from across the country, and partner organizations to learn more about the uprising in Baltimore, solidarity actions around the country, and to make a plan to take action with others in your area. SURJ is a national network […]
Highlander honors the life of Martez Harvey
We want to offer our condolences to the family of Martez Harvey, Activists with a Purpose and Southern Echo from your Highlander family. Martez was a brilliant, kind, and incredible person and we remember all of the ways that he touched the lives of everyone around him. Some of our fondest memories are from the 75th […]
Highlander remembers the life of Jean Hardisty
Highlander mourns the passing of beloved friend Jean Hardisty. We share this beautiful tribute from Political Research Associates which Jean founded. Jean did her work with brilliance, grace, humor, kindness, clarity, generosity and friendship and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Rest in peace and power, Jean Hardisty. http://www.politicalresearch.org/…/the-passing-of-our-dear…/
Highlander Looking for Six Month Seeds of Fire Intern!
Openings for positions at Highlander in 2015 Highlander Looking for Six Month Seeds of Fire Intern! Focus of Internship: The Highlander Seeds of Fire program works every summer with young people from organizations in the South and Appalachia to build leadership and organizing skills. This summer we are planning a July tour of historical and […]
Position Available-Education Team Administrative and Communications Support
Position Available Education Team Administrative and Communications Support Overview of position: This staff position will provide administrative support to Highlander’s Education Team, which works together to plan, carry out and evaluate the movement and capacity building educational work of the Highlander Center. This is a full time position with some dedicated percentage support […]
Inside Appalachia: Finding Love & Tolerance Instead of Racism & Homophobia
“Inside Appalachia” is a local show from West Virginia Public Broadcasting and it featured Highlander and the App Fellows Program. Check out the link below. http://wvpublic.org/post/inside-appalachia-finding-love-tolerance-instead-racism-homophobia
Inside Appalachia: Finding Love & Tolerance Instead of Racism & Homophobia
“Inside Appalachia” is a local show from West Virginia Public Broadcasting and it featured Highlander and the App Fellows Program. Check out the link below. http://wvpublic.org/post/inside-appalachia-finding-love-tolerance-instead-racism-homophobia