Honoring Black History Month: Phillis Wheatley

Join Student Engagement as we honor Black History Month by highlighting former slaves who went on to impact America. “In every human breast, God has implanted a principle, which we call Love of Freedom.” Phillis Wheatley Despite being enslaved, Phillis Wheatley is one of the most well-known 18th century poets. Wheatley was the first enslaved […]

Honoring Black History Month: Frederick Douglass

Join Student Engagement as we honor Black History Month by highlighting former slaves who went on to impact America. “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglas is one of the most well-known abolitionists in history. Enslaved, Douglass eventually purchased his own freedom and started an anti-slavery newspaper. Through his […]

Honoring Black History Month: Henry “Box” Brown

Join Student Engagement as we honor Black History Month by highlighting former slaves who went on to impact America. “There is no liberty to him who feels himself limited by the want of the dollar.” Henry “Box” Brown Brown got his nickname “box” for mailing himself to freedom. Once Brown was mailed and shipped to […]

Join GHC Library’s Monthly Book Club!

Get ready, GHC, because the library is launching a book club and you’re invited! Starting in February we’ll have a monthly read, and a Zoom session to talk it out. Look for more details on how to sign up and get started in the coming weeks. Have a question? Send us an email at ask@highlands.libanswers.com […]

First Amendment Awareness Week

Greetings GHC Faculty, The week of January 25-29 is First Amendment Awareness Week at GHC. This is the time each year when everyone at the college is encouraged to become more aware of what the First Amendment to the United States Constitution actually says and to reflect on the important freedoms it protects. GHC’s First Amendment Awareness Week has been sponsored by the Six Mile Post for well over […]

NYT Best-Selling Author Speaking at GHC, Jan. 12, 2pm

Andrew Aydin, co-author of March with Congressman John Lewis, will be speaking to GHC via Zoom on January 12, 2021 at 2pm. The event will be moderated by staff members of GHC’s student newspaper, Six Mile Post. He will also answer questions from students, faculty and staff. Free copies of the book will be available […]

NYT Best-Selling Author Speaking at GHC, Jan. 12, 2pm

Andrew Aydin, co-author of March with Congressman John Lewis, will be speaking to GHC via Zoom on January 12, 2021 at 2pm. The event will be moderated by staff members of GHC’s student newspaper, Six Mile Post. He will also answer questions from students, faculty and staff. Free copies of the book will be available […]

Stigma, Stereotypes & Implicit Bias

Join us on Nov. 16, 2pm as Dr. Jay Pickern, Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management, talks about stigma, stereotypes and implicit bias. This is a virtual event and free and open to all students, faculty & staff. Zoom link here. Password: GHC