Jerome Taylor

Jerome Taylor is a journalist currently working for CNN. He was born and raised in the New Orleans neighborhood known as the Goose. The area has seen an increase in violence and crime rates, with six homicides occurring within two city blocks since the beginning of the year. Despite this, residents remain hopeful and have leaned on their faith to cope with the situation. Taylor grew up in a community where crime rates were generally declining, but recent events have been an ugly aberration. The neighborhood hosts various occupations such as construction workers, mechanics, landscapers, students, utility workers and truck drivers. It is known for its churches outnumbering restaurants 11-to-1. The Goose has seen a spate of violence in recent months, with three young men killed at a graduation party in early June and two ex-NFL players also being slain last year. The community has been shaken by these incidents, but residents remain resilient and have not let their faith waver. Taylor's reporting focuses on the intersection of violence and faith in one of America's most spiritual cities. He has covered stories ranging from vigils for victims to interviews with community leaders.