Children’s Camp “I Can Help Make a Change”-July 10-16
Also part of Seeds of Fire, our Children’s Justice Camp is a week-long summer camp for young people 6-12 years of age whose families are interested in social democracy, justice, and environmental awareness. At the camp, children from diverse racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds join together for a week of sharing, fun, learning, and […]
Children's Camp “I Can Help Make a Change”-July 10-16
Also part of Seeds of Fire, our Children’s Justice Camp is a week-long summer camp for young people 6-12 years of age whose families are interested in social democracy, justice, and environmental awareness. At the camp, children from diverse racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds join together for a week of sharing, fun, learning, and […]
Introducing the Greensboro Justice Fund Fellows at Highlander 2016-17
Greensboro Justice Fund Fellows 2016-17 began their fellowship this week by attending Highlander’s Wacky Workshop Week. Pictured here are, from left to right: Tiffany Marceaux McCulley, Ekua Adisa, Daniela Saczek, Courtnay Coco Papy, and Stacey Padilla. We’re excited to introduce the the 2016-17 class of the Greensboro Justice Fund Fellowship at Highlander! Please join us […]
Seeds of Fire Living Legacy Tour July 23 – Aug 1, 2016 Application due June 10th
LIVING LEGACY TOUR July 23 – Aug 1, 2016 Applications are due by June 10th. Black bodies are murdered every 28 hours in the U.S. Police officers are taking our people without judicial penalty. The prison system is largely privatized and depends on local and federal policies that criminalize, destabilize, and profit off of […]
President Obama mentions Highlander
“I might not be standing here were it not for the efforts of people like Ella Baker and the others who participated in the Highlander Folk School”- President Barack Obama. President Obama talked about the Highlander Center at the recent Nordic State dinner. He uplifted the importance of Highlander’s work towards social justice. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2016/05/13/full-transcript-of-president-obamas-toast-at-the-nordic-state-dinner/ President […]
A Special Announcement from Highlander's Board of Directors
Greetings, Highlander Friends and Family, Our beloved Executive Director, Pam McMichael, has notified the Board of Directors and staff of her decision to transition out of that role as of December 31st, 2016. She leaves us to enter a new season of her long and powerful work in movements for justice. After eleven-plus years of her tireless, […]
A Special Announcement from Highlander’s Board of Directors
Greetings, Highlander Friends and Family, Our beloved Executive Director, Pam McMichael, has notified the Board of Directors and staff of her decision to transition out of that role as of December 31st, 2016. She leaves us to enter a new season of her long and powerful work in movements for justice. After eleven-plus years of her tireless, […]
We Shall Overcome Fund Application due June 1
“We Shall Overcome” served as the theme song of the Civil Rights Movement and is now a worldwide anthem for freedom and justice. Since 1966, the Highlander Research and Education Center has administered the We Shall Overcome Fund, which is generated by royalties from the commercial use of the song “We Shall Overcome.” Upcoming Deadlines: […]
Job Announcement-Seasonal Workshop Center Staff
Job Announcement Seasonal Workshop Center Staff: Positions are part-time and scheduled as needed. This is perfect for students and folks looking for extra income. Work is seasonal, with the season wrapping up around mid-November. Scheduling is very flexible!! We are more than willing to work with other schedules such as school, activism or another employer. […]
In #Formation: Black Media, Black Culture, Black Lives
Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist…/2855029648590808322 Gil Scott Heron famously uttered “the revolution will not be televised.” This was before the Internet enabled Black communities to broadcast the images of police “shooting down brothers in the instant replay” and to embrace #BlackLivesMatter. The depiction of race by mainstream newspapers, radio and TV have fueled racial bias in the […]