Diversity in Common

Coming together immediately following the hideous events of September 11, 2001, Leadership Houston Class XX struggled to identify a class project that would have a positive, healing effect on the Houston community. The common thread that connected almost all of the project ideas was a desire to focus on children. Diversity in Common began as an art and literary contest for Houston area children age 5 to 18. Children were asked to respond to questions about themselves, their families, their communities and the future. Of the almost 250 entries submitted 83 were selected to appear in the book titled "Diversity in Common: Houston Children Celebrate Community". With this book we wanted to recognize—and celebrate—the wisdom of children, to take a break from our world-weary grown-up perspective and view our community through their eyes.