Actions this week from SURJ-Showing Up for Racial Justice
Here are materials and information to help you engage more white people in local actions in support of Mike Brown, the people of Ferguson and the ongoing fight against systemic racism by the good people of SURJ. Friend — Thanks to so many of you who joined us for the SURJ call on Ferguson this […]
Remembering the Greensboro Massacre- 35 Years Ago Today
Today (11-3-2014) marks the 35th Anniversary of the Greensboro Massacre, when 5 organizers in Greensboro, NC were murdered by the Klan and Nazis as they demonstrated for racial and economic justice. Highlander is honored to carry on the legacy of César Cauce, Mike Nathan, Bill Sampson, Sandy Smith and Jim Waller through the Greensboro Justice […]
Blog by App Fellow, Eric Dixson, on the need of Appalachian Transistion Work
You can find more blogs and info on App Fellows through AppFellows.org What are your plans after you graduate? I can’t tell you how many times this question was asked of me over the past twelve months. This time last year, I was toying with the idea of pursuing a master’s in economics […]
Presenting Our New and Improved Kitchen!
Our kitchen has had a much needed renovation, thanks to the Generations to Come Capital Campaign and your generosity! Not only will the new stove, dishwasher, and countertops make it much easier for our Workshop Center staff to feed the movement, they’ll also get to enjoy the beautiful new floor and paint!
App Fellows Regional Gatherings Green Energy on December 4 and 5, and on Alternative Economies on March 5 and 6!
We’re getting excited for the first Appalachian Transition Fellowship Regional Gathering on Local Food next week! If you weren’t able to register for this one, mark your calendars now for the gathering on Green Energy on December 4 and 5, and on Alternative Economies on March 5 and 6! http://www.appfellows.org/regional-gatherings/
In Celebration of the Service of Melody Reeves
This week, we celebrated the service of Melody Reeves, our Generations to Come Capital Campaign Coordinator. We celebrated the success of the Capital Campaign at Homecoming last month, and Melody finished her full-time status as coordinator on September 30. Melody will continue working with Highlander as a consultant during the next few months as we wrap […]
“Strengthening Local Food Systems in Appalachia” Regional Meeting: Oct. 29-30, 2014 Southwest VA 4-H Educational Center / Abingdon, VA
Registration Open for Regional Gathering to Strengthen Local Food Systems in Appalachia Appalachians working across sectors on local food systems in the region will convene Oct. 29-30, 2014, in Abingdon, Va., for “Strengthening Local Food Systems in Appalachia”. The gathering will provide a unique opportunity for people from sustainable farming, local food movements, and […]
Highlander Fundraising House Party in Carrboro, NC Sept. 27 4-6pm
Maggie West, Charles Price, and Lucy Lewis are pleased to invite you to.. Celebrate and Support Highlander Center in an event called “Building the Movement n NC and the South, Now and for Generations to Come” Saturday, Sept. 27 4-6PM at the Pacificia Co-Housing Common House located at 141 Vibrurnum Way, Carrboro NC 27510 Special […]
Homecoming 2014 Schedule
Below is our schedule for Homecoming, which is a week away. Hope you can join us and can register through https://highlandercenter.org/spirit-freedom-summer-highlander-homecoming-september-19-21-2014/ Downloadable Online Schedule Homecoming 2014 Schedule – Time Grid< Printable Homecoming Schedule
Added Speakers for Homecoming 2014
The lineup for Highlander Homecoming keeps getting better! Jobs with Justice Executive Director Sarita Gupta and filmmaker/activist Felipe Vargas will be joining our opening plenary with Bob Moses; filmmaker Catherine Murphy will host a screening and discussion of her film Maestra about the Cuban Literacy Campaign; John Oliver Hodges will lead an author-activist discussion of […]