My Park, My Place, My Peace: Storytelling Exhibit

What’s been the history of Black New Orleanians' relationship with parks and recreational spaces in the city? How can the legacies of their relationships be preserved for community building and resilience? Our summer ‘24 Community Reporting Fellows have been reflecting on these reporting questions to cover photojournalism narrative pieces, and interviewing Black and Latinx community members about the importance of and accessibility to well-known greenspaces in New Orleans.

Come meet the fellows, view their short documentaries and photojournalism pieces, enjoy food and drinks, and engage in conversation about the legacies of parks and recreational spaces in our city!

The four featured short documentaries explore: Grow Dat Youth Farm and what makes places like City Park inclusive for Black and brown communities; Congo Square and its significance for young Black and brown New Orleanians; the restoration of Lincoln Beach; and how urban farmers are navigating climate change while redefining their relationship with greenspace.

This event is free and open to all ages. Please email Mandy Ortiz, Community Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering or have any questions!

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