The Highlander Center

The Highlander Center is a social justice organization founded in 1932 in Tennessee. It serves as a training and activist hub that empowers grassroots communities, particularly marginalized groups, to develop leadership and organize for social change. Through workshops, research, and support, Highlander focuses on issues like civil rights, workers’ rights, and gender equality. It has played a key role in significant movements, including the Civil Rights Movement. The center emphasizes participatory learning, community empowerment, and building collective strength to foster social transformation.