(DEIJ) Belonging
(DEIJ) Belonging

The Léman Podcast by Léman Manhattan Preparatory School

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Episode 2 of the Léman Podcast focuses on how diversity of identity—including race, religion, and sexual orientation—shapes a sense of belonging within the school community. Director of DEIJ Lakiya Burrell, student Dylan, and counselor Jillian Wolinsky discuss how belonging is an evolving, felt experience that changes from the "blissful ignorance" of childhood to the intentional search for connection in adulthood. The conversation highlights that at Léman Manhattan, affinity groups and shared interests are vital for helping individuals feel seen, heard, and valued, especially when their identities are not shared by the majority. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes that true belonging does not require changing who you are, but rather finding a space where you are  ... 

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