Robert Ben Garant - Highlander House Party, 11/22/08

Robert Ben Garant - co-creator, writer and star of Comedy Centrals hit show, Reno 911! - speaking at a house party in Knoxville, TN, to celebrate the Highlander Research and Education Center's 75+ years of working for social justice.

In his talk, Ben remembers family visits with his great-uncle Myles Horton, founder and long-time director of Highlander, and he connects these memories with Highlander's ongoing work for justice and democracy.

For more information about Highlander, visit www.highlandercenter.org.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• Ben
• Garant
• Myles
• Horton
• Highlander
• Research
• and
• Education
• Center
• social
• justice

[kennedynut]

This is the first I've heard of Highlander. I'm from Appalachia and it's inspiring to see an organization like this out of Tennessee. As I travel throughout the county I hear alot of negative stereotypes about the Appalachian region. Growing up in coal mining country I always viewed by people as being particularly concerned with issues of social justice. It's great to see an organization that has grow out of that culture and those ideals. I'm going to check out the website ASAP.

[highlandercenter]

We're glad you found out about Highlander. Let us know if you need more information. And please help us spread the word!

[icecat69lawson]

Ben is such a nice, down-to-earth person!!! Much respect to him!! Aprilee

[highlandercenter]

Thanks for your feedback. We'll pass it on to Ben.

[PattyBadFingers]

There can only be one Highlander!

Robert Ben Garant is a funny mother fucker.

[crassisdead]

Haha he's awesome.