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An Interview with “Photographer of the Year” Arthur Severio

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Ambush Magazine Publisher TJ Acosta presenting Arthur Severio (Reba Douglas) with the 2019 Photographer of the Year Gay Appreciation Award. I first became aware of Arthur Severio’s talents when he decided to convert his French Quarter hair salon into a fully-functioning art gallery to exhibit local artists and develop his own skills as a photographer. Over the years, his … [Read more...] about An Interview with “Photographer of the Year” Arthur Severio

The 2019 New Orleans Pride Run+Walk: An Interview with NOTC’s Chloe and Casey

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2019 New Orleans Pride Run & Walk Finisher Medal. Photo Courtesy of New Orleans Track Club. This past week I met with Chloe Nicolosi and Casey Urschel to talk about the 2019 New Orleans Pride Run and Walk, which will be held on Saturday, August 31, in Crescent Park. Chloe is the New Orleans Track Club (NOTC) Executive Race Director, and Casey is the president of the NOTC … [Read more...] about The 2019 New Orleans Pride Run+Walk: An Interview with NOTC’s Chloe and Casey

The Official Dish July 30, 2019

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Southern Decadence Grand Marshals Felicia Philips, William Antill, Daryl Dunaway, and Tiffany Alexander (Photo by G Douglas Adams, Ambush Magazine) Dear Ambush Nation, Thank you to everyone who attended the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards! The GAA Gala has become one of the most highly anticipated events of the year because it brings together members from all corners … [Read more...] about The Official Dish July 30, 2019

Winners Announced at 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards Presented By Ambush

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With all VIP tables sold out, a standing room only crowd was in attendance at Oz for what has become one of the most highly anticipated events of the year.  There were nominees and attendees from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama representing the entire Gulf South. Prior to the GAA Gala, 5,347 people cast votes in 38 categories.   Three additional … [Read more...] about Winners Announced at 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards Presented By Ambush

Finalists Announced after Record Number of Votes for the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards

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With a record-setting number of unique nominees for the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards, it's no surprise that within the first three days, we surpassed the total number of votes received last year! This year, 5,347 people cast their votes in 38 categories. Three additional awards will be presented for a total of 41 awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award to be … [Read more...] about Finalists Announced after Record Number of Votes for the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards

Introducing the 2019 Nominees for the New “Advocate for Transgender Rights” Gay Appreciation Award

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Most members of the LGBTQ community would agree that it isn’t easy being different, but it’s certainly gotten better over the last 50 years. That being said, the need to protect transgender rights has never been more urgent or important than it is now. That’s why this year we’ve added a new Gay Appreciation Award titled “Advocate for Transgender Rights” in order to raise … [Read more...] about Introducing the 2019 Nominees for the New “Advocate for Transgender Rights” Gay Appreciation Award

New Orleans EMS Appoints LGBTQ Liaison

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Tracy “TJ” Boyd, Jr The City of New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (NOEMS)has named Tracy “TJ” Boyd, Jr. as the agency’s newly created liaison officer between the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (or questioning) communities. As the LGBTQ+ Liaison Officer, Boyd will be promoting equality and inclusion in the workplace, and educating our first responders … [Read more...] about New Orleans EMS Appoints LGBTQ Liaison