Voices of Belonging

Our community is engaged in an important effort to create a community of belonging. This exhibition illustrates belonging through the recorded, unrehearsed, personal stories of eleven, self-selected and local participants. They were asked to share their understandings and experiences of belonging.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Glenville High School

Hear Dr. King's speech made on April 26, 1967 at Glenville High School
Voices of Belonging - Share Your Story

Tell us what makes you feel like you belong.
Voices of Belonging - A Belonging Collaborative Art Exhibit

Learn more about this community project.
Voices of Belonging - Elizabeth

"You speak to be understood, and you listen to understand."
Voices of Belonging - Darren and Melody

"Belonging… it means that you are connected, you have a sense of purpose, and the ability to feel like I am part of a community."
Voices of Belonging - Aiden and J

"It’s always a little scary... are you going to be embraced? Are you going to be welcomed?"
Voices of Belonging - Qwayland

"Feeling at home, like feeling a part of something. Just knowing that you’re wanted."
Voices of Belonging - Maria

"I think more people can feel like they belong if more people are welcoming most of the time."
Voices of Belonging - Allie

"We need to see the person too."
Voices of Belonging - Emily

"If we can all just interact with each other with empathy and understanding, regardless of it we maybe believe the same things."