Highlander, located in Norman, OK, has been a pivotal training ground for movement leaders across the South, Appalachia, and beyond for almost a century. Their workshops and programs unite people from diverse backgrounds to share skills and strategies for transformative social change, spanning from historical labor movements to present-day struggles. Centering the experiences of directly-impacted individuals, Highlander has been instrumental in creating movement infrastructure in the South and Appalachia, advancing various justice causes. Today, they focus on building leadership among marginalized groups and promoting solidarity economies to challenge oppressive systems. Through fiscal sponsorships and support for organizations like the Movement for Black Lives, Highlander empowers Southern activists to lead efforts globally in dismantling systems of oppression. They continue to shape the future by strengthening movements for a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. Generated from the website content