Highlander Folk School

GPTKB entity

Statements (71)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Educational_Institution
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:social_movements
Appalachian culture
gptkbp:current_status operating as a community education center
gptkbp:focus gptkb:social_justice
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1932
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Myles_Horton
gptkbp:has_mission empower marginalized communities
promote social change
foster cultural exchange
encourage critical thinking
support community development
advocate for human rights
advocate for LGBTQ+ rights
support local economies
encourage civic responsibility
encourage civic engagement
promote social entrepreneurship
promote health equity
support immigrant rights
support women's rights
celebrate cultural diversity
encourage sustainable practices
support mental health awareness
promote educational equity
support grassroots movements
build community resilience
support indigenous rights
promote economic justice
encourage political engagement
encourage environmental stewardship
promote global solidarity
support community health initiatives
support artistic expression
encourage youth leadership
promote peacebuilding
promote environmental justice
teach conflict resolution
promote social innovation
foster intergenerational learning
foster community dialogue
encourage self-determination
facilitate skill-sharing
foster community empowerment
foster cooperative economics
foster grassroots activism
promote community resilience.
promote peace and justice education
promote racial equity
provide a safe space for dialogue
support anti-racism training
support food justice
support restorative justice
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Highlander Folk School
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:workers
gptkbp:library gptkb:historical_documents
gptkb:educational_materials
social justice resources
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tennessee
gptkbp:notable_alumni gptkb:Woody_Guthrie
gptkb:John_Lewis
gptkb:Pete_Seeger
gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
gptkb:Rosa_Parks
gptkbp:offers_programs_in leadership training
cultural workshops
community organizing training
gptkbp:original_purpose training for labor organizers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ella_Baker
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3