THE MAGNOLIA LITERACY PROJECT (MLP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a multimodal, intergenerational approach to empowering young Mississippians. The organization's mission is to  promote literacy as not only a core life skill but also a social practice and source of autonomy. Our goal is to provide youth with cultural enrichment, mentoring, and publishing opportunities while emphasizing reading, writing, visual arts, public speaking, photography, and videography. The communities we serve often lack widespread access to growth resources.