POSTPONED: Bridges of Belonging Community Storytelling Showcase

Building solidarity through story, wellness, and collective action

Event Details

Photo 1: A teen girl smiling with friends Photo 2: An elderly woman standing in a garden Photo 3: A young man using a megaphone while holding a painting of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Update: This event has been postponed. It was originally scheduled for March 7, 2026. 

To support a high level of registration and adequate staff capacity, the Seattle Office for Civil Rights has postponed the Bridges of Belonging Community Storytelling Showcase. We look forward to bringing people together for storytelling, connection, and wellness activities in the future.   

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Why We’re Coming Together 

We are living through a defining time in our country—one marked by accelerating harm, deepening fear, and deliberate efforts to divide us from one another. One powerful way we can meet this moment is by taking action to connect with others by listening to their stories. Stories are important because they shape who we feel connected to, who we see as human, and who belongs. 

What to Expect:  

This is a public gathering open to all. We encourage communities most impacted by institutional discrimination to attend. Come for:  

  • Story spotlights from powerful community voices across Seattle—because when stories are shared, humanity is restored. 
  • Creative conversations about how to protect one another, turn priorities into next steps, and make belonging a reality for everyone in Seattle
  • Wellness studios including guided sound meditations, healing circles, and art spaces
  • Free lunch with meat, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available 

Due to limited capacity at the venue, registration is limited to 200 guests.  

Storytellers 

We look forward to announcing our storytellers once the new date is confirmed. Each speaker will share what belonging means to them and their vision for a more connected Seattle region. 

Partners

Bridges to Belonging is presented by the Seattle Chamber of Belonging, including the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Beautifulle, Community Passageways, Empower Initiative, Lake Burien Presbyterian Church, Mary's Place, PechaKucha Seattle, Urban Family, We Deliver Care, and additional community-based organizations.