Candace Y.A. Montague

Candace Y.A. Montague is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C. She has over 12 years of experience covering health, gender equality and social justice issues for several local and national publications, including the Center for Health Journalism, The Washington Post, STAT News, and others. In 2019, she received the Sigma Delta Chi Award for Excellence in Journalism from the Society of Professional Journalists for her piece about parents who lost children to homicide in D.C. In 2020, she was the recipient of a features journalism award from the National Association of Black Journalists. She was a finalist for the 2021 Dateline Award for Excellence in Local Journalism from the Washington, D.C., Pro SPJ Chapter. For the 2023 National Fellowship, Montague’s project will look at how racism, health, social policies and key people can influence the trajectory of a Black child’s life in D.C. starting from birth.

Articles

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Community Engagement

Reporting Strategies

Washington, D.C.’s Black infant mortality crisis is not getting the attention it deserves

A reporter investigates the high Black infant mortality rate in Washington, D.C., highlighting community voices and the need for action.

Community Safety

Community & Public Health

Black Infant Mortality in D.C., Part III: Where Do We Go From Here?

More than 330 Black infants in D.C. have died in the past six years. Local legislation and programming aim to address the causes.

Race and Equity

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Children & Families

Health Equity & Social Justice

Fixing D.C.’s High Infant Mortality Rate

D.C. has the fourth highest fetal mortality rate in the US. And while it’s mostly Black babies who are dying in the District, it’s an issue that says a lot about how resources and care are allotted in the city.

Community Safety