By Glenis M. Scott, Jr., MPH Dillard University 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Honoree There is something powerful about returning to the places that helped shape us—not simply to remember what we received, but to ask what we can now give back. For Glenis M. Scott, Jr., MPH, being selected as a Dillard University 2026 Top 40 Under 40 honoree is one of those full-circle moments. A New Orleans native and 2016 Dillard public health graduate, Scott has built his career around community hea

What follows came to me in the liminal space between waking and dream—a gray, uncertain place I found myself returning to again and again. At first, I went there only to understand it. Over time, I began to listen. In that place, movement became sound. Sound became light. Light became shape, memory, image, and language. The more I explored, the more it seemed that I was not simply imagining something, but receiving it—following fragments of music, sensation, and thought as th

The visuals here show how data storytelling can take different forms. One explores how happiness is built from small moments and relationships, while the other highlights patterns in everyday behaviors linked to well-being. Both move beyond numbers alone, showing how data can be translated into patterns, narratives, and meaning that people can quickly see and understand. By the time people reach a third session like this, something important has usually shifted. The number is

A few days ago, Dr. Scott A. Phillips (DBA, JM, MS, USN Ret.) , Research Assistant Professor and UGHCM Interim Director, delivered a powerful introduction to data storytelling at the University of New Orleans. The session offered a hands-on look at how numbers and lived experience can be shaped into clear, community-ready stories—stories that support planning, advocacy, and real community impact. We will give you the information below to catch you up on everything we have al

We’re excited to share our Data Storytelling flyer and invite you to help spread the word. This is a hands-on chance to learn practical ways to turn numbers and lived experience into clear stories that support planning, advocacy, and community impact. How you can help Share the flyer with colleagues, partners, and community members Post it on listservs, newsletters, and social media Circulate within your organizations and coalitions Event: Data Storytelling Presentation (UNO

We’re thrilled to share big news: The Crown Legacy Program has been awarded a Level 2 grant from the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) to launch Parish Stories: Data-to-Story Labs—a citywide initiative that helps cultural creatives turn local datasets into living culture. What is Parish Stories? Parish Stories is a multiday-cohort creative lab based in neighborhood venues—community spaces, cultural centers, and cafés across New Orleans. Participants explore local

We’re happy to announce the publication of Navigating an AI-Driven World: A Cultural Creative’s Guide to Thriving Beyond the Algorithm...

Another local effort aligned with Crown Legacy’s mission to keep value, credit, and opportunity with the communities we serve. Just Say...