Often Reality

Today Often Reality presents it's first visual artist - fourteen year old Kamali and his piece, "To Be A Youth".

You can find the full piece and learn more about the artist on our website, link in bio. Interested in submitting your own work? Email us at oftenrealitynola at gmail dot com.

Come see us at the Youth Connections Festival happening now until 4 pm today at . Hear from our local youth artists and researchers on ways we can make New Orleans better for future generations.

We're here at the Eastbank Regional Library until 1:30 pm. Don't let the rain stop you!

Today we shed a light on the values of media literacy with Often Reality Youth Council member, Imari!

Imari Dupree is a part time writer and student, and a full-time follower of Christ. She is currently writing her first book, You Remind Me.

Instagram: the_imari_dupree125
Email: [email protected]

Go check out her article, "Media Literacy in Child Development," on the Often Reality site now!

Excited to learn about media literacy and celebrate diversity? Join us on July 20th at Eastbank Regional Library for for insightful discussions, workshops, giveaways and more! 🎤 Let's empower ourselves to navigate the media landscape responsibly and inclusively. 💡

Youth, parents/guardians and educators are all encouraged to attend. It's free to attend!

🎯 Project Often Reality aims to educate the New Orleans community and beyond on the importance of media literacy, cultural awareness, and multi-faceted diversity in the media through interactive workshops, social media and more while centering and amplifying youth voices.

📣 We are calling all youth (10-24) change makers, leaders and advocates to join our team as Youth Council Members and Facilitators this summer as we bring Project Often Reality to more community members!

💸 Financial stipends will be available for Youth Council Members and Facilitators.

🔗 Learn more and apply by clicking the link in our bio.

⏰ Applications are due by 11:59 pm on June 19, 2024.