Communities & Organizations - A Seat at the Table

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“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”

Students in the Boston area were drawn to this Shirley Chisholm quote. Their interest inspired the “A Seat at the Table” exhibit, and in turn, inspired organizations in the community and professional artists nationwide to create chairs of their own.

chair of the month

Our Sisters’ School

#Advocacy #Collective Power #Identity

Make a chair

Do you, your classroom, or your group want to make your own chair? We have many resources that lead you through the activity!

And don’t forget to come back to submit photos of your chair for a chance to be featured on the website.

Made possible by

The “A Seat at the Table” exhibit was made possible by the generous support of the Fund II Foundation.

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is dedicated to educating the public about the important role of the Senate in our government, encouraging participatory democracy, invigorating civil discourse, and inspiring the next generation of citizens and leaders to engage in the civic life of their communities.