the stories we tell
the america we build
The stories we tell shape the nation we live in: we are our stories.
In 2026, the U.S. marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. It’s not just a milestone — it’s an opportunity to ask:
What would it look like for our society to live up to the Declaration's ideals of equality and solidarity?
The Stories of Us reimagines America by expanding whose stories are told - and who gets to tell them - to build a more just America for ALL.
the stories we tell
the america we build
The stories we tell shape the nation we live in: we are our stories.
In 2026, the U.S. marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. It’s not just a milestone — it’s an opportunity to ask:
What would it look like for our society to live up to the Declaration's ideals of equality and solidarity?
The Stories of Us reimagines America by expanding whose stories are told - and who gets to tell them - to build a more just America for ALL.
We have been thrilled to share our exhibitions with the people of Cleveland (2025), Detroit (2024), New Orleans (2025) and New York (2025), with feature exhibitions at the PolicyLink Equity Summit in Atlanta (2024), the United Nations Headquarters in New York (2025) and ESSENCE Festival of Culture (2025).
We have been thrilled to share our exhibitions with the people of Cleveland (2025), Detroit (2024), New Orleans (2025) and New York (2025), with feature exhibitions at the PolicyLink Equity Summit in Atlanta (2024), the United Nations Headquarters in New York (2025) and ESSENCE Festival of Culture (2025).
An exhibition for everyone.
We are our stories. The stories we are told. The stories we tell. The Stories of Us sculpture exhibitions invite you to discover our shared past; understand our shared present; and reimagine how we can make equality and solidarity a reality in our future, together.
These are the stories of us - our past, present and future.
For everyone. For you.
By all of us. Join us.
PURPOSE
in our relationship with ourselves.
WORTHINESS
I am worthy of love dignity and respect.
AWARENESS
I know how I see the world and where it comes from.
BELIEF
I believe I have something valuable to offer.
PURPOSE
I know what inspires me and what I want to do.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
We are deeply grateful for our partners who make all of our work possible.
For everyone. For you. By all of us. Join us.
We are deeply grateful for our partners that have made our work possible:
