A 35-table-long community potluck at The Underline kicked off 10 Days of Connection
Miami came together on May 1 as The Longest Table made its first public debut in the city, bringing over 350 residents together for a shared meal and conversation at The Underline. At a time when loneliness has been declared a public health crisis, the event positioned Miami at the forefront of a growing movement to rebuild connection at scale. This free, community event served as the official kickoff to 10 Days of Connection, which celebrates its 10th year in 2026 and has engaged more than 317,000 residents over the past nine years.
Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General, who has called loneliness one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, joined as a guest of honor. Dr. Murthy is the founder of The Together Project and author of “Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World.” A Miami native and graduate of Miami Palmetto Senior High School, Murthy spent the day meeting with local leaders before joining the community dinner…