Black Fatherhood in New Orleans
Jimmie Price documents how Black fathers discover their role in pregnancy and the birthing journey.
Behind This Story
This article is part of a Lede New Orleans reporting project exploring stories, information and resources around Black motherhood and maternal health in New Orleans. The series is being produced by the Spring 2023 Lede New Orleans Community Reporting Fellows. Have a tip for them? Email ledeneworleans@gmail.com with the subject line "Black Maternal Health."
By Jimmie Price
How do Black fathers discover their role in pregnancy and the birthing journey?
Spring 2023 Community Reporting Fellow Jimmie Price talked with local dads about their birth stories, their approach to raising children and how they support their partners in pregnancy. This short documentary was part of the Spring 2023 Community Reporting Fellowship's reporting on Black maternal health.
Click here to watch Price's short documentary on YouTube.
Community Reporting Fellow Jimmie Price documents how Black fathers in New Orleans discover their role in pregnancy and the birthing journey. (Video by Jimmie Price)