This photo captures the great cultural and literary figure Kalamu ya Salaam surrounded by young people. In New Orleans, it is historically and culturally common for elders to give back and to teach younger people the trades and lessons to sustain the culture and community of our unique cities where our traditions are lived and not just practiced. This photo capture the youth ready and willing to sit and learn from an elder and an elder ready to pass it on to the youth by any means necessary.