Homecoming at the Highlander

Last weekend I had the honor and pleasure of spending three days at the legendary Highlander Center where ever since 1932 the famous and the nameless have been meeting to define and redefine the American Revolution to mean NOT the seizure of state power but loving America enough to change it into a beacon for social justice.

It was an awesome once in a lifetime experience:

Living in the house of founder Myles Horton (1905-1990) with its stunning view of the Smoky Mountains.

Singing Freedom songs and “We are the leaders we’re waiting for!” in large group meetings.

Learning about Highlander programs from Executive Director Pam McMichels.

Discussing “Where do we go from here?” with Joyce & Nelson Johnson from Greensboro, NC and UCLA Professor Robin Kelley.

Enjoying the Southern cooking of the talented kitchen staff

I was especially happy that among the hundreds of dark hairs and gray-hairs gathered for this memorable weekend there were about 20 folks from Detroit’s Boggs Center and our many grassroots projects.

Thank you, Kim Sherobbi, and Barbara Stachowski for your patience and forbearance in getting this 98-year-old in a wheelchair from one city and one place to the next.