Giving Life the Shape Justice
Join us for a powerful webinar series exploring the forces that shape our understanding of truth and justice. Through engaging discussions with journalists, historians, and activists, this series will examine how misinformation spreads, the role of grassroots movements in challenging injustice, and the enduring impact of organizing for social change. Drawing from historical and contemporary examples, these conversations will provide valuable insights into how communities can confront false narratives and work toward a more just and equitable future. Whether you're an advocate, educator, or simply curious about these critical issues, this series offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and take action.
The series features:
Join us for a powerful webinar series exploring the forces that shape our understanding of truth and justice. Through engaging discussions with journalists, historians, and activists, this series will examine how misinformation spreads, the role of grassroots movements in challenging injustice, and the enduring impact of organizing for social change. Drawing from historical and contemporary examples, these conversations will provide valuable insights into how communities can confront false narratives and work toward a more just and equitable future. Whether you're an advocate, educator, or simply curious about these critical issues, this series offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and take action.
The series features:
March 19: How Lies Become Truth
How do false narratives take hold and become widely accepted as truth? In this thought-provoking webinar in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Selma Voting Rights Campaign and the Rev. James Reeb's murder, journalists Andrew Grace and Chip Brantley of NPR’s White Lies podcast will explore the social and psychological forces that allow misinformation to spread and shape public perception. White Lies, an investigative podcast from NPR, examines the hidden truths behind Reeb's 1965 murder in Selma, Alabama. Through real-world examples and historical context, this discussion will shed light on how societies come to believe—and even defend—falsehoods, and what it takes to challenge them.
How do false narratives take hold and become widely accepted as truth? In this thought-provoking webinar in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Selma Voting Rights Campaign and the Rev. James Reeb's murder, journalists Andrew Grace and Chip Brantley of NPR’s White Lies podcast will explore the social and psychological forces that allow misinformation to spread and shape public perception. White Lies, an investigative podcast from NPR, examines the hidden truths behind Reeb's 1965 murder in Selma, Alabama. Through real-world examples and historical context, this discussion will shed light on how societies come to believe—and even defend—falsehoods, and what it takes to challenge them.
April 16, 2025: Highlander Center's Legacy of Justice, Part 1 of 2
Join us for an inspiring webinar exploring the history of the Highlander Center, a vital hub for social change since 1932. From its role in the labor movement and civil rights era--training leaders like Rosa Parks and members of SNCC and teaching songs like "We Shall Overcome—to its enduring impact on grassroots organizing, this webinar will illuminate Highlander’s rich legacy of justice and education.
Join us for an inspiring webinar exploring the history of the Highlander Center, a vital hub for social change since 1932. From its role in the labor movement and civil rights era--training leaders like Rosa Parks and members of SNCC and teaching songs like "We Shall Overcome—to its enduring impact on grassroots organizing, this webinar will illuminate Highlander’s rich legacy of justice and education.
May 21, 2025: Highlander Center Today: Organizing for the Future
Issues may change from era to era but the fight for justice continues! This webinar will highlight the Highlander Center’s enduring techniques of helping people collaborate to find the most effective approaches where they live and work. Learn how Highlander empowers people to create lasting change through today’s grassroots movements.
Issues may change from era to era but the fight for justice continues! This webinar will highlight the Highlander Center’s enduring techniques of helping people collaborate to find the most effective approaches where they live and work. Learn how Highlander empowers people to create lasting change through today’s grassroots movements.
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All programs will be held on Zoom at 4:30 pm PT, 5:30 MT, 6:30 CT, and 7:30 ET. These webinars are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Donations are appreciated to support our ongoing educational efforts. Register for one or for all three programs.
All programs will be held on Zoom at 4:30 pm PT, 5:30 MT, 6:30 CT, and 7:30 ET. These webinars are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Donations are appreciated to support our ongoing educational efforts. Register for one or for all three programs.
Please note that program dates are subject to change. Registered participants will be notified of any changes. Recordings of the webinars will be available for on-demand viewing for those unable to attend live.