Share your Story
Journey to Belonging is launching a video series to celebrate immigrant voices. We seek participants to share stories, challenge stereotypes, and inspire our community.
WHY
- Amplify Immigrant Voices: Share your truth, humor, and strength.
- Challenge Stereotypes: Highlight immigrants’ creativity and contributions.
- Inspire Belonging: Build empathy and connection by sharing your story
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Choose one (or more!) of these prompts:
One Thing I Brought…
Share an item, tradition, or value from your culture.
Three Truths and a Border
Share three truths and one “border”—a challenge you’ve overcome.
Example:
- I can fold 50 dumplings in 10 minutes.
- I’ve lived on 3 continents.
- I dance to Shakira when no one’s watching.
- Border: Convincing people my accent doesn’t mean I’m uneducated.
I’m Not Just an Immigrant…
Finish the sentence in your own way.
Example: I’m not just an immigrant. I’m the first in my family to go to college.
HOW TO SHARE
To participate, submit a short video clip (phone videos are perfect!). Email your submission to journeytobelonging@gmail.com or send it via direct message on Instagram (journeytobelongingOH) or Facebook (journeytobelongingOH).
Selected stories will be featured on both platforms. By submitting your video or story, you agree that Journey to Belonging may use your submission (in whole or in part) for educational and promotional purposes across its media platforms. Submissions are voluntary and not eligible for financial compensation.
WHY IT MATTERS
Your story is the spark that builds empathy, breaks myths, and opens doors to true belonging. Join us and inspire change—one voice, one story, one community at a time. THANK YOU!
