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Obituary: Rodney Dean Workman

August 31, 2020 By Community Contributor

Rodney Dean Workman March 3, 1953–July 20, 2020 Rodney Workman passed away at his home in New Orleans on July 20, 2020. He was born and raised in New Orleans and lived here most of his life. He worked for many years as a printer. He printed the K&B flyers and would come home with purple ink on his hands and arms. Later in life, Rodney worked at the Folgers Coffee … [Read more...] about Obituary: Rodney Dean Workman

Droplets, Cloth Masks & the Broad Street Pump

July 31, 2020 By Community Contributor

by Dr. MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI Most public health successes are the results of years of research. Vaccines are a good example; the research needed to develop them can take decades. In emergent settings where the luxury of time is absent, however, resolute action is needed. In 1847, after the Hungarian obstetrician Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis realized the necessity of … [Read more...] about Droplets, Cloth Masks & the Broad Street Pump

A Mask for 28 Days Can Help COVID Go Away

July 11, 2020 By Community Contributor

by Dr. MarkAlain Déry COVID-19 is the first global pandemic of the internet era. Information is now transferred at the speed of light rather than the speed of Morse code. This gives us a big advantage over our ancestors--if we use it effectively. The virus crosses national borders, so our response must do the same. We need a global mobilization for everyone on our … [Read more...] about A Mask for 28 Days Can Help COVID Go Away

Letter to the Editor from Scott Ellis

July 2, 2020 By Community Contributor

Dear Editor: In the deliberations concerning the renaming of Gov. Nichols (the street where I lived in Quarter), I suggest that the street be named Shaw, or Clay Shaw street. Mr. Shaw was a pioneering preservationist and renovator in the Quarter, and a bronze plaque on the present Gov. Nichols honors his efforts. Not only would this honor reflect his efforts in the Quarter, … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor from Scott Ellis

Letter to the Editor (June 16, 2020) from Kenneth Mitchell

June 17, 2020 By Community Contributor

Editor’s Note: The following letter was sent to Jim Meadows of SAGE New Orleans. It is reprinted here with his and the author’s permission. When asked if I’m ok, I usually give the short answer. “I’m ok,” I typically reply. Here is the long answer.  For me, what is troubling is not knowing whom to trust. Pre-Trump, I thought white attitudes were limited to benign … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor (June 16, 2020) from Kenneth Mitchell

Letter from Former Board Members of Pride New Orleans

June 13, 2020 By Community Contributor

June 13, 2020 Dear LGBTQ+ Community of New Orleans, As former board members of Pride New Orleans, we would like to publicly apologize for the Facebook post made on June 6th. We fully endorse Black Lives Matter and we know that Pride is political. Many of us posted on our personal and business social media pages sharing our outrage regarding social injustice and police … [Read more...] about Letter from Former Board Members of Pride New Orleans

Obituary for Charles Turberville

May 26, 2020 By Community Contributor

Charles Turberville passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, from complications of COVID-19. He died in his apartment at Woldenberg Village where he had resided for the past year. Charles was born in New Orleans in 1948 and attended Behrman High School. He served in the Navy from 1971-75. After leaving the Navy, he worked for the IRS for a short time. After leaving the IRS, … [Read more...] about Obituary for Charles Turberville

Notes from the Road: New Orleanians’ Experience Caucusing for Pete in Iowa

February 11, 2020 By Community Contributor

Hitting the streets with Craig Koch (Atlanta), Rick Duplantier and Rob Clemenz

New Orleanians Rick Duplantier and his husband Rob Clemez went on the road to the Iowa caucuses. Read his account of what it was like caucusing for Mayor Pete. Photos by Rick Duplantier. If you ever have the opportunity to attend the Iowa Caucus during the election season, just do it!  Attending the Iowa Caucuses last week was an exhilarating, energizing experience. The … [Read more...] about Notes from the Road: New Orleanians’ Experience Caucusing for Pete in Iowa

Letter to the Editor: What Valentine’s Day Means

February 11, 2020 By Community Contributor

A Letter to the Editor from John East Like many gay men, I find the traditional holiday season somewhat cold. Thanksgiving is a landmine of politics, in-laws, and the proverbial drunk uncle. Christmas is really for families with kids. My partner and I, even in liberal circles, are not totally accepted during these family-focused receptions. Even demonstrations of acceptance … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: What Valentine’s Day Means

Voodoo Bone Lady Shoots Boyfriend on Royal Street

January 28, 2020 By Community Contributor

April Caldwell, alias Onassys Bloomberg, also known publicly as the “Voodoo Bone Lady,” a local tour guide who offers Voodoo tours, was arrested on the evening of January 14 and charged with aggravated battery after shooting her boyfriend just after 7:30pm.  The incident took place in the 600 block of Royal Street. A local Tarot card reader, posted on social media: “I … [Read more...] about Voodoo Bone Lady Shoots Boyfriend on Royal Street

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