Next Era is looking for schools and youth organizations ready to take a stand against tobacco and help create REAL CHANGE that helps Louisianans live healthier lives. Next Era members learn available skills, like leadership, public speaking, and organizing, that will help them build in school and throughout their futures after high school Start your … Read More 
Recently Next Era held a state-wide video contest for Take Down Tobacco Day. Take Down Tobacco Day on April 1, 2021, a national day of action that empowers young people to stand up and speak out against the tobacco industry. Louisiana students (ages 13-18) were asked to submit a :30 second to two-minute-long video explaining … Read More
Hi! My name is Jayvyn Smothers and I am a Junior at Westgate High School for the 2020-2021 School Year. This is my second official year in Next Era and I am proud to say that I enjoy doing what it is that we do: taking the initiative to bring great change to our communities. … Read More
Greetings! I am Jayvyn Smothers, a Junior at Westgate High School for the 2020-2021 Academic School Year. I have been participating in Next Era for about two or three months now. Next Era is a group that works for the future generations on a plethora of controversial topics that bring a change to many communities … Read More
I’m Zachary Romero, I’ve been a member of Next Era for 2 years now. I am currently a senior at Westgate HS. I hold the group and the initiative close to me for several reasons. Both my parents are smokers, and I see the struggle with addiction daily. From second-hand smoke, smelly cars, and hearing … Read More
Initially, when I heard about the Healthier Louisiana Challenge, and that everyone had a chance to show off their talents to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card, I immediately thought about making a video. I enjoy editing sometimes and I’ve made several videos in the past, so this wasn’t going to be anything different in … Read More
Aug. 19, 2021
Next Era is looking for schools and youth organizations ready to take a stand against tobacco and help create REAL CHANGE that helps Louisianans live healthier lives. Next Era members learn available skills, like leadership, public speaking, and organizing, that will help them in school and throughout their futures after high school. Start your group’s … Read More
April 6, 2020
On January 14, 2020, 7 students at Hanson High School in Franklin, LA, completed a six-hour training course to become members of the Next Era Program. Next Era is a statewide youth movement of The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL). Founded in 2017, Next Era teens across Louisiana are … Read More
January 22, 2019
Hi, my name is Hailey and I am a junior at Iowa High School in Iowa, Louisiana. This is my first year in Next Era and it has been a great learning experience! I have become more knowledgeable about the Healthier Air For All campaign and I show others that you can help change the … Read More