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Dec 28, 20242 min read
MLK Fest 2025: A Weekend of Service and Community Revitalization in Baton Rouge
Volunteers at MLK Fest 2024 help fill in a community garden bed. Baton Rouge, LA – The Walls Project is proud to announce MLK Fest 2025,...
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Dec 24, 20245 min read
A Visionary at The Walls Project: Dr. Ashlyn Harrison
The Walls Project proudly welcomes Dr. Ashlyn Harrison, a visionary leader dedicated to transforming communities through art, education,...
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Dec 18, 20242 min read
Culture Club Wrap-Up: A Year of Creativity and Growth at SMHS and CHS
This year, Culture Club at Scotlandville Magnet High School (SMHS) and Capitol High School (CHS) empowered students to transform their...
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Dec 17, 20242 min read
Join Us for the MLK Fest Digital Literacy Summit and Laptop Giveaway!
Take home a laptop courtesy of James M. Cox Foundation, Cox Communications, and PCs for People! Are you looking to boost your digital...
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Dec 17, 20242 min read
Hustle & Grow Spring 2025: Empowering the Next Generation of Urban Ag Farmers
Hustle and Grow student receives a certificate at the end of their experience. Hustle & Grow Spring 2025 offers an engaging opportunity...
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Nov 11, 20241 min read
Sprouting a Vision in Dallas
A million thanks of our incredible partners at Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation for organizing such an impactful national day of...
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Nov 1, 20242 min read
Closing the Digital Gap with James M. Cox Foundation and Partners's Support
We’re thrilled to highlight the incredible generosity of the James M. Cox Foundation, Cox Communications, and PCs for People, whose...
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Oct 31, 20241 min read
Celebrating the Unveiling of the VOTE Mural: A Beacon of Empowerment in 70805
We are thrilled to share the exciting unveiling of the VOTE mural , a vibrant and powerful piece of public art created by the incredibly...
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Oct 28, 20241 min read
Eco-Friendly Painting Shines at Sow Good Fest
On October 12th, at the Sow Good Community Resource Fair , we had the pleasure of hosting two dynamic paint workshops that blended...
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Oct 23, 20242 min read
Community Voices Shape East Baton Rouge’s Path to Digital Equity
The Digital Equity conversation at the Sow Good Community Resource Festival on October 12, 2024, hosted by Gary Chambers and Casey...
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Oct 23, 20242 min read
Sow Good Community Resource Festival: Empowering North Baton Rouge with Digital Literacy and Laptops
On October 12, 2024, BRCC’s Acadian Campus became a hub of learning, connection, and opportunity at the Sow Good Community Resource...
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Oct 15, 20244 min read
An Introduction to Fruit Tree Guilds with Baton Roots
On Saturday October 12, 2024, Winston Horton, Agroforestry Equity Coordinator at Baton Rouge Green, and Mitchell Provensal, Associate...
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Sep 26, 20241 min read
Summer Scholars at Baton Roots
As September draws to a close and we enter the full swing of a still-new school year, Baton Roots is looking back at our summer hosting...
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Sep 25, 20243 min read
Baton Roots is Growing: Welcome Yasmyne, Gigi, and Hadley!
Every year, Baton Roots grows tens of thousands of pounds of fresh food and delivers educational programming reaching hundreds of people....
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
How Culture Club is filling the Social Gap
What makes Culture Club truly unique is how student leadership is at the heart of the program.
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Sep 16, 20242 min read
In Memory of Teressa Calligan, Futures Fund Dean of Coding
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved leader and friend, Teressa Calligan, fondly known as "Dean T." On...
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Sep 13, 20243 min read
Sow Good Community Resource Festival: A Day of Volunteerism and Resource Distribution in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA  – The Walls Project is thrilled to announce the Sow Good Community Resource Festival, set to take place on October 12...
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Sep 10, 20242 min read
Durango High School Students Create Stunning Mural!
At Durango High School, creativity, teamwork, and community spirit came together in a big way with the completion of a vibrant new mural...
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Aug 28, 20242 min read
Celebrating the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility Mural Project: A Collaborative Journey of Art and Community
October 2023 through May 2024 We were thrilled to unveil our Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility mural project called <droplets> , a...
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Jul 11, 20242 min read
Mandela Washington Fellows visit Baton Roots Community Farm
On Wednesday July 3rd, The Walls Project hosted a group of 25 leaders from the Mandela Washington Fellowship Program at the Baton Roots...
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Jul 10, 20243 min read
Futures Fund Receives Grant from Charles Lamar Family Foundation to Empower Baton Rouge Teens
The Walls Project is thrilled to announce that the Charles Lamar Family Foundation has awarded a generous grant of $25,000 to support the...
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Jul 9, 20242 min read
Baton Roots Community Farm Awarded Grant from Capital Area United Way to Combat Food Insecurity in Baton Rouge
Baton Roots Community Farm is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the Basic Needs grant from the Capital Area United Way to...
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Jul 9, 20242 min read
Reactivate BR Juneteenth Art Activations: Celebrating Community and Heritage through Art
Cultural connection through art is not a new discovery, but equal access to art in spaces is still a challenge in many neighborhoods....
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Jul 8, 20243 min read
Creating Art Signs at Baton Roots Community Farm
Nestled in the heart of BREC Howell Park, the Baton Roots Community Farm is a beacon of sustainability, community, and now, vibrant art....
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May 16, 20242 min read
Uplifting Our Youth Through Sustainable Agriculture
Connecting teens with community and urban farming is crucial for fostering a sense of responsibility, resilience, and environmental...
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May 16, 20241 min read
#OchsnerServes builds a compost system at Baton Roots
On Monday, May 13th, Ochsner Health team members toured the Baton Roots Community Farm at BREC's Howell Park and assisted the farm team...
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May 16, 20241 min read
Buzzin' about the new pollinator garden at Baton Roots
The next time you visit Baton Roots Community Farm at BREC's Howell Park, visitors will see the newly installed pollinator garden and...
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May 13, 20242 min read
Spring 2024 Futures Fund Web Development Semester: Empowering Futures, One Code at a Time
As the spring breeze gently ushers in warmer days, it also brings with it the culmination of an exciting journey for the participants of...
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May 13, 20242 min read
Keep Louisiana Beautiful: Empowering Eco-Art and Sustainable Practices
In a world where environmental consciousness is more critical than ever, communities, including professional artists, are taking...
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May 10, 20242 min read
Cultivating Creativity, Skills, and Community: A Recap of Culture Club After school Activities
Scotlandville Magnet High School (SMHS) and Capital Senior High School (CHS) recently concluded a dynamic Culture Club Afterschool...
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May 9, 20241 min read
Casey Phillips wins Capital Area United Way's Brotherhood Sisterhood Award
The Brotherhood Sisterhood banquet takes place annually and honors local community members who are recognized for actively serving the...
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Apr 30, 20242 min read
JOLTcon Discovers Baton Rouge's Next Gen Innovators
On Saturday, April 27th, JOLTcon hosted its highly anticipated Business Pitch Competition. This event is the second and final part of a...
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Apr 4, 20241 min read
OneRouge Coalitions - March 2024 Updates
In the month of March, OneRouge hosted its monthly virtual check-in meetings to review the progress made in the three launched...
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Apr 3, 20243 min read
Walls Pre-Apprenticeship funneling EBR Parish Students into the Creative Industry
In a bustling collaboration between Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) undergraduate artist Jessica Wilson and lead artist Morgan Udoh...
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Apr 3, 20242 min read
April at Baton Roots: Figs, Fiber Arts and More!
Join Baton Roots at one of the upcoming events at the farm: April 6th, 2024 10 am- 12 pm: Sow Good Saturday April 20th, 2024 9 am - 12...
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Apr 3, 20241 min read
Agroforestry Education at Baton Roots
At Baton Roots Community Farm, we believe in the power of education to inspire positive change. As stewards of the land, we're passionate...
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Mar 29, 20242 min read
JOLTcon Spring Event Sets Stage for Next-Gen Innovators
Southern University witnessed an electrifying start to its spring semester with the kickoff of JOLTcon, a two-part conference series...
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Mar 6, 20242 min read
Tree Giveaway, Eco Art and more at March’s Sow Good Saturday
On Saturday, March 2nd, Baton Roots Community Farm hosted a morning of movement, local food, and agroforestry education! Baton Roots...
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Mar 6, 20242 min read
Cultivating Culture and Community: Culture Club Afterschool Thrives at Capitol High School
In a wave of excitement and cultural enrichment, Capitol High School (CHS) proudly welcomed the expansion of Culture Club afterschool...
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Mar 5, 20243 min read
Finance Report: The Walls Project - Calendar Year 2023 Overview
2023 marked a year of remarkable success for The Walls Project as we continued to expand our efforts to meet the evolving needs of our...
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Mar 5, 20241 min read
Booking a Mural
BRCC undergraduate artist, Jessica Wilson (ZAZZ) has teamed up with lead artist and Walls Project Public Art Program Coordinator, Morgan...
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Mar 4, 20242 min read
Reactivate BR: Earth Day at Baton Roots
Mark your calendars for a day of environmental stewardship, community engagement, and a whole lot of fun! Join The Walls Project's Baton...
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Feb 29, 20242 min read
Youth Conference JOLTcon Sparks Innovation and Fuels Small Business Dreams in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, LA – JOLTcon, the innovative youth conference by The Futures Fund and The Walls Project, is set to empower and inspire the...
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Feb 28, 20242 min read
Baton Roots farmers attend the Louisiana Farmers Climate Convening
In late January, farmers from across the state gathered at Chicot Lake State Park to discuss the impacts of climate change on agriculture...
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Feb 7, 20241 min read
BREAK N2 Tech: Making Your Business Website-ready Workshop
Welcome to BREAK N2 Tech, the Futures Fund workshop series, where you can learn key skills related to tech and digital creativity....
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Jan 31, 20243 min read
Welcome to Baton Rouge: A Colorful Greeting from Ashli Ognelodh at the Baton Rouge Airport
If you’ve flown into Baton Rouge recently, you might have noticed a burst of vibrant color greeting you in the airport’s rental car...
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Jan 22, 20241 min read
Baton Roots Connects with Local Gardeners at Library
On Saturday, January 13th, Baton Roots Senior Program Coordinator was the featured speaker at Garden Discoveries. Garden Discoveries is a...
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Jan 22, 20241 min read
Making it through the Winter Blast with Baton Roots Community Farm
Last week, cold temperatures swept across the country, including south Louisiana. With 15 sites across town, Baton Roots staff and...
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Jan 17, 20241 min read
JOLTcon Spring 2024: Creating NextGen Innovators
Every semester, JOLTcon creates an opportunity for teens to experience a new view of the use of technology and innovation to empower them...
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Jan 16, 20242 min read
MLK Fest BR 2024: Reactivating Gus Young Ave (Eden Park Neighborhood)
BATON ROUGE, LA — This January, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy, the Walls Project hosted MLK Fest 2024. Outstandingly,...
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