Highlander Education Impact Survey
As one part of analyzing the long term effects of Highlander’s work, Highlander is conducting a 13-question through Survey Monkey entitled “2013 Highlander Education Impact Survey.” If you have received a link to this survey, please take a few minutes to fill it out. If you haven’t received the link to the survey and would […]
Screenwriting Workshop with Robert Ben Garant
Thinking about becoming a screenwriter? Have an idea for a movie, but you’re not sure how to crack it? Have a finished script, and you’re not sure what to do next? Just curious about the business of screenwriting?
Children's Justice Camp 2013
A Highlander tradition since 1985, Children’s Justice Camp returns this year with another chance for children ages 7-12 to develop a passion for social justice. The Children’s Camp is ideal for families with an interest in social democracy, justice, and environmental sustainability who would like to spark their children’s interest in these issues. The camp […]
Children’s Justice Camp 2013
A Highlander tradition since 1985, Children’s Justice Camp returns this year with another chance for children ages 7-12 to develop a passion for social justice. The Children’s Camp is ideal for families with an interest in social democracy, justice, and environmental sustainability who would like to spark their children’s interest in these issues. The camp […]
On The Hill and Across the South: SEIRN Works for Immigrant Rights
In January, Highlander hosted and participated in a strategy session for the Southeast Immigrant Rights Network (SEIRN), which brought together representatives from statewide immigrant coalitions, grassroots groups, and regional partners to connect its members with campaigns around immigration reform. In addition to discussing the prospects for national immigration reform, the group focused its strategy on […]
Tending the Land
There are some big improvements afoot here on the Hill, starting with new roofs for the Office, Bays Mountain House, the Pavilion, and our beloved Horton House. These roofs were badly needed after severe storms in spring 2011 damaged the existing ones. Thanks to David Lowe’s Roofing for getting them up so quickly! More renovations […]
What’s New at the Bookstore
Highlander’s bookstore has been updated with some great new offerings. If you missed Highlander’s 80th anniversary celebration—or were just too busy to snag a souvenir—we’re pleased to announce that you can still keep a piece of that amazing weekend with our Highlander 80th Anniversary T-Shirts, available in green and blue in women’s and unisex sizes, […]
Happy 100th Birthday to Rosa Parks
Monday, February 4th would have been Rosa Parks’ 100th birthday. The story of Mrs. Parks’ refusal to move to the back of the bus is well known, but thanks to a new book by Brooklyn College professor Jeanne Theoharis, The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, much of the coverage of her centennial has focused […]
Fay Bellamy Powell Remembered
Civil Rights and the entire social justice movement lost a great leader last month with the passing of Fay Bellamy Powell. Born in Pennsylvania, Fay served in the United States Air Force before moving to Selma, Alabama in 1965 to run the SNCC office there, where, she wrote in Hands on the Freedom Plow: Personal […]
Generations To Come Capital Campaign Progress Report
A progress report on Highlander Research and Education Center’s Generations To Come Capital Campaign. Learn more about Generations to Come by clicking here.