New Orleans students say they’re part of the solution [Video]

NEW ORLEANS — Without future generations, there will be no future. That’s why New Orleans students need to be part of the conversation to help us all find the solution to peace.

The annual NOLALove Rally aims to encourage and inspire students to be better people and build a better city.

3,000 New Orleans students and 500 community members packed the Xavier University Convention Center. 

Jamar McKneely, CEO of InspireNOLA Charter Schools, said, “This whole day was designed by our students. We were just here to support them, and we’re happy to highlight them as much as possible because the students of New Orleans are great students, and we believe in them, and we’re encouraging them.”

Students heard from city and state leaders, community advocates, and celebrities. The goal was to empower our youth, encourage them …