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CrescentCare Coronavirus Podcast: Public Updates with Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels

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CrescentCare, a community leader in the infectious disease arena, began a daily podcast to provide good, factual updates and information on coronavirus and to quell the misinformation that is spreading throughout the community. Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels, their Chief Medical Officer, updates the community on this serious public health threat and gives factual information to … [Read more...] about CrescentCare Coronavirus Podcast: Public Updates with Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels

Local, State, and National Resources for Surviving COVID-19

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Access to helpful resources and accurate information is more important now than ever. There is a lot of misleading stuff about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) right now (especially on social media), and it can be difficult to find the resources you’re looking for during a crisis. When I began working on this guide, it was with LGBT older people foremast in mind. Since then, … [Read more...] about Local, State, and National Resources for Surviving COVID-19

Tips for Working Remotely

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New to working from home?  I’ve done it for nearly a decade and can tell you it definitely has some benefits, but also some hidden hazards.  If you are new to working remotely, here are a few tips: Set a schedule and stick to it.  Adhere to strict office hours. Sign on and off at a set time. If you leave your computer up 24/7, you will work 24/7. An email … [Read more...] about Tips for Working Remotely

Metropolitan Opera HD Encore/Agrippina at AMC Elmwood Palace 20 through May 13 (hopefully) plus “Nightly Met Opera Streams”

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Joyce DiDonato as AgrippinaThe production's front piece curtain Joyce DiDonato and the cast of Agrippina take their curtain call Metropolitan Opera HD Encore/Agrippina at AMC Elmwood Palace 20 through May 13 (hopefully) plus “Nightly Met Opera Streams” One might think of the Met's HD Broadcasts as substitutes, most worthy substitutes but still … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Opera HD Encore/Agrippina at AMC Elmwood Palace 20 through May 13 (hopefully) plus “Nightly Met Opera Streams”

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

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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!  … [Read more...] about Notes from the Road: New Orleanians’ Experience Caucusing for Pete in Iowa

Murder Believed to be Motivated by Racism and Homophobia

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Photo of Ja’Quarius Taylor (via Dylan Waguespack's Facebook) Ja’Quarius Taylor, 17, was recently found tied to a tree and shot in a swamp near Angie, Louisiana, in Washington Parish.  Authorities believe Taylor was murdered on January 12. On January 16, a dive team from the Washington Parish Sheriff’s office “made a significant discovery” at the bottom of a lake near … [Read more...] about Murder Believed to be Motivated by Racism and Homophobia

New Orleans Pride: 10 Years and Beyond

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Frank Perez (Photo Provided by Pride New Orleans | Larry Graham Studio) The New Orleans Pride Organization is celebrating its 10th Anniversary June 12-14 and has announced the Grand Marshals to lead the festivities. Frank Perez / LGBT+ Archives Project: Frank Perez serves as President of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. He is a columnist for Ambush Magazine and … [Read more...] about New Orleans Pride: 10 Years and Beyond

2019 Southern Decadence Financial Report

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48th Southern Decadence Sets New Records: Over 275,000 Participants, $380 Million Economic Impact, $12,700 for Charity The numbers are in for the 48th Annual Southern Decadence Celebration of LGBT+ Life, Music, and Culture that brought over 275,000 participants to  New Orleans over Labor Day weekend 2019.  With an economic impact around $380 million, this was one … [Read more...] about 2019 Southern Decadence Financial Report

Felicia Phillips Named King Cake Queen XXVI, The Ruby Queen

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Ambush Magazine and the Krewe of Queenateenas is proud to announce Felicia Phillips as King Cake Queen XXVI, the Ruby Queen, to reign over the 2020 Carnival Season. Felicia Phillips Named King Cake Queen XXVI Originally from Beaumont, Texas, Phillips majored in theater and then turned to the art of female impersonation at an early age. Her early titles include Miss Gay … [Read more...] about Felicia Phillips Named King Cake Queen XXVI, The Ruby Queen