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A conversation with Mya Taylor, an advocate for Black maternal health in New Orleans

Mya Taylor credits her time as a nursing intern at the black-owned maternal health clinic, Labor and Love to her passion, interest, and advocacy for black maternal health in New Orleans.

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Meet Liza Montgomery, a Fall 2023 Community Reporting Fellow

Montgomery will be doing community work in New Orleans this fall as part of the Lede New Orleans fellowship program.

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Meet Donald Jacobs, a Fall 2023 Community Reporting Fellow

Jacobs will be doing community reporting work in New Orleans this fall as part of the Lede New Orleans fellowship program.

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Meet Elisha Davis, a Fall 2023 Community Reporting Fellow

Davis will be doing community reporting work in New Orleans this fall as part of the Lede New Orleans Fellowship program.

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Meet Lavonte Lucas, a Fall 2023 Community Reporting Fellow

Lucas will be doing community reporting work in New Orleans this fall as part of the Lede New Orleans Community Reporting Fellowship program.

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Meet Morgan Love, a Fall 2023 Community Reporting Fellow

Morgan Love, a Fall 2023 Community Reporting Fellow, shares about her life, passions and what drew her to the fellowship.

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Meet Kennedy London, a Fall 2023 Community Reporting Fellow

Kennedy London, a Fall 2023 Community Reporting Fellow, talks about his passions and why journalism is important to him.

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Black Fatherhood in New Orleans

Jimmie Price documents how Black fathers discover their role in pregnancy and the birthing journey.

How 'Ya Mama Doing

As the Spring 2023 Fellowship comes to a close, our newsletter team reflects on the power behind the stories shared at the "How 'Ya Mama Doing" exhibit hosted by Lede New Orleans last month. By Jay Marcano and Mandy Ortiz Lede New Orleans capped off their Spring

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'It Takes A Village': In Conversation with High Heal Doula on Motherhood, Care and Community

This photo essay shines a light on the experiences of Black doulas in New Orleans who are mothers and practicing doulas, showcasing the interconnection of community healing and birth.

The Perils of Catching a Butterfly: A dive into the trials and tribulations of motherhood for Black, queer couples

Marquita and Dominique Leatherman have been together for 14 years. Over the last six years, they have navigated the trials of motherhood through diagnosis, IVF treatment, literature, and hope. Cierra Clark sat down with the Leathermans to learn more about their journey and to report on the narrative this couple

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A Shower of Love: Old family traditions help new moms in New Orleans tap into community care

Alexis Simms documents a family member's recent baby shower and reflects on the importance of community care in motherhood.

Expecting Better: A New Orleans mom calls for more access to info for pregnant people of all ages

Donnean Bolds had limited access to community support and information during her pregnancies in the 1980s and 1990s. She wants something different for today’s moms.

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From Mental Health to Black Maternal Health

As Lede New Orleans welcomes the Spring 2023 Community Reporting Fellows, alumni and Fellowship Editor Mandy Ortiz speaks on the shift in reporting focus from mental health to Black maternal health.

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Meet the Spring 2023 Community Reporting Fellows

The Spring 2023 Community Reporting Fellowship cohort will spend 16 weeks documenting stories and resources around Black motherhood and maternal health in New Orleans.

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The barber shop, Black men and mental health

Black barbers are often a source of support and well-being for Black men. Can barbershops serve as access points for mental health care in New Orleans?

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#MYBODYPOETRYIS: Dance as an instrument of mental health

Creative paris cyan cian launched #MYBODYPOETRYIS to provide a healing space for people in New Orleans to gather, dance and celebrate physical and mental wellness.

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Breaking free from the shackles of trauma

VOTE’s Ronald Marshall explains the relationship between mental health and incarceration, and why he’s fighting for better care for incarcerated people.

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What are professionals saying about mental health in New Orleans?

Behind This Story This article is part of "Get Ya Mind Right," a multimedia content series and event exploring mental wellness and mental health care access in New Orleans. The series was produced by the Fall 2022 Lede New Orleans Community Reporting Fellows who spent 16 weeks researching,

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Mastering solitude

Last year, Sky Stephens turned 18, moved across the country, evacuated from her first hurricane and recovered from Covid. Here’s what she learned about mental health along the way.

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How support and cost have shaped my mental health care journey

I am one of the 384,000 people in the New Orleans area enrolled in Medicaid. Here’s how that impacts my mental health care.

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How are student athletes in New Orleans coping with chronic stress?

For athletes, knowing when to push and when to rest can make or break mental health. What can we as a community learn from their experiences?

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What it takes to heal

What does it mean to be mentally well? Fellow Kila Moore reflects on their personal journey toward mental health.

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What is somatic healing?

Listen as Nia Woodside explores accessible and affordable ways New Orleanians can care for their mental and physical health.

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From Children to Adults: How Do We Talk About Mental Health in New Orleans?

We’ve spoken New Orleanians of all ages about what mental health looks like to them. Mandy Ortiz shares what we’ve heard and reflects on what a deeper conversation about mental health could look like and mean for the community.