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New Orleans-based Write On Press announces essay contest for young black female writers

New Orleans-based Write On Press is calling for submissions beginning Aug. 1 from black women ages 18 – 25 for essays that address the subject: What I wish someone had taught me before I graduated high school. Visit Write On Press’ website for application instructions (there’s a $35 entrance fee). Click here to sign up for updates about the … New Orleans-based Write On Press announces essay contest for young black female writers

New Orleans Loving Festival – LOVING DAY CELEBRATION

Please Join Us On LOVING DAY! We’re celebrating the diversity of families in our community with an ice cream social and gallery opening for the photography exhibit “Of Many Colors.” We’re also honoring and the legacy of RICHARD & MILDRED LOVING, the interracial couple whose 1967 landmark civil rights lawsuit “Loving v. Virginia” ended all … New Orleans Loving Festival – LOVING DAY CELEBRATION

Shell Shocked

Please join Press Street for a free community film screening of SHELL SHOCKED: A Documentary about Growing Up in the Murder Capital of America by John Richie. New Orleans, Louisiana is the murder capital of the United States. For the last decade, statistics have shown murder rates four to six times higher than the national … Shell Shocked

BIG CLASS Open House at the Press Street HQ

In case you haven’t heard, the fantastic after-school tutoring and youth writing workshop organization extraordinaire Big Class has moved its operations into the first floor of the Press Street HQ (3718 St. Claude Ave.). Inspired by the 826 writing centers run across the country by McSweeney’s, Big Class offers a fun and welcoming environment for … BIG CLASS Open House at the Press Street HQ

BIG CLASS Open House at the Press Street HQ Sun. and Thurs.

In case you haven’t heard, the fantastic after-school tutoring and youth writing workshop organization extraordinaire Big Class has moved its operations into the first floor of the Press Street HQ (3718 St. Claude Ave.). Inspired by the 826 writing centers run across the country by folks involved with McSweeney’s, Big Class offers a fun and … BIG CLASS Open House at the Press Street HQ Sun. and Thurs.

NOLA MIX – Youth DJ Classes

Have Fun – Make Music! Sign up for NOLA MIX Youth DJ Classes and learn how to mix, scratch, and perform music with new technology, and hands-on training. Saturdays from 12:00pm – 1:30pm / January 12th to February 2nd (4 Classes – Space is limited). Course Highlights: DJ History The Ins & Outs of Equipment – … NOLA MIX – Youth DJ Classes