Elmont Memorial High School hosts Breaking Borders Conference on accessibility and inclusivity

On April 11, Elmont Memorial High School's Talk Club successfully hosted a multi-school conference under the Breaking Borders organization, emphasizing the theme of accessibility as a pathway to inclusivity. Students from Elmont, Syosset, Mepham, and Levittown gathered to engage in meaningful discussions and activities aimed at fostering understanding and collaboration among diverse perspectives.

Amira Ellington Edwards, a Breaking Barriers ambassador from Elmont, shared highlights from the event, which began with icebreakers and transitioned into deeper conversations. Participants engaged in an "agree/disagree" activity inspired by the Jubilee YouTube channel, allowing them to express their views on various topics while encouraging respectful debate and dialogue. This format aimed to help students find common ground on important issues.

The conference concluded with a "fishbowl" activity, where representatives from each group shared insights on subjects such as politics, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and college readiness. Amira noted the value of these discussions, highlighting how they provided students with a platform to learn from one another and appreciate different backgrounds.

The success of this conference underscores the importance of student-led initiatives in promoting inclusivity and understanding within the community. As the Talk Club looks ahead, there is enthusiasm for continuing these dialogues and expanding the conference in future years, reinforcing the idea that collaboration leads to stronger connections among students.