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Sometimes community can be found in the most unexpected places.

Tell us a short but true story about a time when you found kinship or support from a stranger or an unlikely source, or about when you were surprised by someone's humanity toward you. ​

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We want stories about human connection: connecting with a stranger, challenging your own misperceptions, transcending hate or bias, or finding comraderie and community in the least likely of places. 

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You need not be a professional writer to submit! All stories must be true and based on your personal experience.

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Entries should be 900 words or less (no more than 6 minutes when read aloud). If your piece is selected, you will be contacted for an audition to read live at the Concert To End Hate on May 17th, 2025.

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To read more about the Concert To End Hate and the Levine Center's work, click here. 

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To submit your story, scroll down to our story submission form!