The Granite State: A Place Where We All Belong

By: James McKim

Outlets: 603 Diversity

Published: August 1, 2025

Words: 973

Last Updated: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Let’s start with a definition — because here in New Hampshire, we like things to be clear and orderly (not to mention I was a philosophy major in college, focusing on metaphysics and language, as I was attracted to understanding meaning). “Belonging” isn’t just a fuzzy, warm feeling like sipping maple syrup by a woodstove. Belonging means being accepted and included as your full self. It means being:

Recognized for your contributions.

Respected regardless of …

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