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
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Introducing the 2019 Nominees for the New “Advocate for Transgender Rights” Gay Appreciation Award
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
Everybody’s Talking About Bianca
Roy Haylock in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Surreal. That’s how it felt sitting in one of the most historic West End theaters and watching New Orleans’ own Roy Haylock perform in a hit musical. And when he entered in drag and got huge applause from the adoring sold-out house--even more surreal. Anyone who remembers when Bianca Del Rio hosted Drag Bingo at Oz … [Read more...] about Everybody’s Talking About Bianca
New Orleans EMS Appoints LGBTQ Liaison
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
Rawhide & Phoenix: An Investigation
As most Ambush readers know by now, the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) has cited Rawhide and the Phoenix for numerous violations which have resulted in the cessation of sexual activity in those bars. Many in the gay community are outraged by what they perceive as homophobic attacks on safe queer spaces. Others have resigned themselves to the conclusion that … [Read more...] about Rawhide & Phoenix: An Investigation
