A shared meal led to shared conversations about politics and democracy for Florida State University students, faculty and staff who joined in The Longest Table, an annual event that engages participants across differences to inspire unity on campus.

The theme for this year’s event, which is hosted by FSU student organization Power of WE and the Division of Student Affairs, was “Democracy Over Dinner: The 2024 Election and Beyond.” Participants met over dinner at the Student Union Green and discussed next year’s presidential election and how to approach these topics with family and friends.

“This year’s event, similar to past events, really focuses on providing the campus community with the tools and space needed to engage in meaningful dialogue on issues that can be difficult to address,” said Sierra R. Turner, program director for the Office of Student Agencies and Institutes and adviser of Power of WE. “Engaging students, faculty, staff, and community members in this type of dialogue was not only the focus of this year’s event but is the core of the amazing work done by Power of WE.

The Power of WE is a student-led initiative that aims to decrease differences on FSU’s campus and unite students. Inspired by the City of Tallahassee and Village Square, the Power of WE adopted its Longest Table initiative in 2016 so that FSU students could share food and knowledge.

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