This infographic highlights the work of Myles Horton and his belief that education should be a tool for community empowerment and social change. As the founder of the Highlander Folk School in 1932, Horton worked alongside labor organizers and Civil Rights leaders to challenge segregation and worker exploitation in the American South. His approach to participatory education emphasized dialogue, lived experience, and collective empowerment, influencing critical pedagogy and ongoing community development practices. Overall, the infographic shows how Horton viewed education not just as learning, but as a powerful strategy for confronting discrimination and building solidarity.
