Primary Sources

Contested History: Sex Ed in New Orleans from 1970 to Present



Oral History Interviews

Explore the life history interviews below to hear the experiences of sex ed advocates and their efforts to support New Orleans youth. Learn more about Geaux Girl! magazine from Executive Director Heide Winston, an anonymous educator’s work in New Orleans (transcript linked here), and Reverend Sara Green and her involvement with the New Orleans OWL program. Also hear from Dr. Petrice Sams-Abiodun, the previous Director of Education and Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, speak about her childhood in New Orleans, involvement with the Kuji Center, and decades-long career at Planned Parenthood. Additionally find below Barbara Crain Major’s oral history about her leadership in the St. Thomas/Irish Channel Consortium, including the Kuji Center and St. Thomas Health Clinic. 

Archives Lagniappe

Find below additional archives from the Planned Parenthood Collection Records, Orleans Parish School Board Records, and the Times-Picayune.