Last summer Higher Ground Society launched a pilot series of Freedom Schools across the state of Alabama. Following the blue print of the Schools from the 1964 Freedom Summer, we gathered Alabamians in small communities, and led by university scholars, explored Civil Rights Movement history, contextualizing the Movement’s lessons within today’s world.

In 2026, we will expand on our 2025 Freedom Schools across successive. In the spirit of “Black History 365,” for the month of February we invite you to donate to programming costs that will help us celebrate Black History not only during Black History Month, but throughout the year, and particularly during the summer months. Your contribution will help us host an extra Freedom School session (totaling four), secure venues in new communities, support scholar preparation and presentation, livestream production for those attending from afar, and acquire supplies that make each session dynamic and engaging.

We look forward to celebrating Black History Summer with you! Thank you for your support!

Black History Summer

HGS Freedom School Fundraiser

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