Choosing Belonging: A Call to Show Up for Each Other

By: The Center for Economic Opportunity & Belonging’s Team

We, along with everyone across the country and world, have been watching the news and have been feeling the uneasiness and discomfort. We may not have all the answers, but we do know that every person in Utah brings unique strengths that help our communities grow. When everyone has a chance to thrive, we all benefit. In the words of john a. powell, "The question before us is whether we'll allow ourselves to be divided by manufactured fear, or whether we'll remember that our strength lies in our commitment to each other, to justice, and to the belief that everybody belongs, unconditionally." 

May we choose to show up for each other, to listen, and to keep making room for all. Belonging starts with all of us. #belonginutah

Engage in civil discourse, learn how to have respectful disagreement, and learn more about the stories of those in your community. This video shares powerful first-hand stories of individuals finding belonging across our state. You can find this video- as well as many other resources - on our youtube channel: @belonginutah