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New Linkage to Care Coordinator for LGBTQ+ Health Services Announced at Access Health Louisiana

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My name is Milo Malone (they/them) and I am so excited to be working at Access Health Louisiana as its new Linkage to Care Coordinator for LGBTQ+ services. A little about me: I was born in New York, but spent middle and high school in suburban Atlanta. After earning a bachelor’s degree in French Studies and another in Sociology from LSU in Baton Rouge, I moved to New Orleans … [Read more...] about New Linkage to Care Coordinator for LGBTQ+ Health Services Announced at Access Health Louisiana

Trodding the Boards July 25, 2023

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Romeo and Juliet at Tulane’s Lupin Theater through July 30 In trying to review the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane’s (NOSF) current production of Romeo and Juliet, to use the lingo of today, “It’s complicated.” First of all, it’s a good solid production without a weak link in the cast, similar to NOSF’s Twelfth Night earlier this year. A 2-for-2 NOSF season … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 25, 2023

Access Health Louisiana Pride Month Recap

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Pride Month highlights the LGBTQIA+ community in a variety of ways, whether celebrating our queerness, affirming our identities, presenting drag performances, or reflecting on the inequities the community has faced past & present and taking meaningful action to create the change we want. Access Health Louisiana (AHL) attended several Pride events to support and partake of … [Read more...] about Access Health Louisiana Pride Month Recap

New LGBT+ History of New Orleans Course Begins August 30

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Loyola University is offering a new non-credit course as part of their Professional and Continuing Studies program. The course is being developed and will be taught by author Frank Perez, who also serves as the Executive Director of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. The course will explore New Orleans' rich LGBT+ history. Topics include: pre-colonial and colonial … [Read more...] about New LGBT+ History of New Orleans Course Begins August 30

The Rockford Files: Spend Some Cash On Your Dash

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It was a pleasant afternoon in New York. Stephen (a.k.a. Sissy Carter) and I were wrapping up brunch al fresco as the sun was beginning to set. Dusk is the magical time of day that reliably draws Hell’s Kitchen queens out of their cocoons and unswervingly towards Happy Hour, like moths to a flame. It's also the perfect time to people-watch and participate in one of our … [Read more...] about The Rockford Files: Spend Some Cash On Your Dash

Under the Gaydar (July 2023 Event Calendar)

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Its summertime in NOLA, y’all and the livin’ is easy! Starting with Essence Festival and the 4th of July, things are heating up so here are just some of the hot happenings in July to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.  Weekly Events Monday: *  NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (July 2023 Event Calendar)

Trodding the Boards June 27, 2023

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New in New York If you’re heading up to New York for July 4th, or any other time this summer, I wish I could recommend a bunch of new theatrical offerings for you to enjoy. Alas, that is not the case (and more on that later). What has blossomed, in many cases just since I was last up there in April, is a plethora of worthy exhibits at museums throughout Manhattan. If you … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 27, 2023