Dear Ambush Nation, I hope this issue of Ambush finds you and your family both healthy and safe. These are strange times we are living in and hopefully things will get back to normal soon. Although, I don’t think normal will be what it was before this pandemic arrived. I think of everything after COVID-19 as America 2.0 and in this new normal, things will be different for … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish May 19, 2020
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Tinderbox Author Robert Fieseler Wins Louisiana Literary Award
Author Robert Fieseler working on his book at the Boston Athenaeum with his dog. (Photograph by Max Gordon) The Louisiana Library Association has selected Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation as the recipient of its prestigious Louisiana Literary Award. This is the first time an LGBT+ themed book has won the … [Read more...] about Tinderbox Author Robert Fieseler Wins Louisiana Literary Award
CrescentCity.com Meal Assistance Program set to provide over 20,000 meals this week to LGBTQ community and out-of-work service industry workers
Preparing for the first day of the Crescent City Meal Assistance Program serving the LGBTQ community and service industry workers impacted by food security issues resulting from COVID-19 at Betty's Bar & Bistro. Left to Right: Sarah Manowitz General Manager of Oz New Orleans, Toby Lefort General Manager of the Bourbon Pub & Parade, Theresa Adams of Oz New Orleans, Reed Wendorf … [Read more...] about CrescentCity.com Meal Assistance Program set to provide over 20,000 meals this week to LGBTQ community and out-of-work service industry workers
Introducing Ambush Radio Podcast
We're excited to announce a new medium for you to enjoy Ambush Magazine. Ambush Radio Podcast hosted by George Bevan Jr will bring the stories that matter most to our community from our pages to the airwaves of a new podcast. A new Ambush Radio will be released every other Tuesday. The teaser is now live and the first episode will drop later this week. The first episode … [Read more...] about Introducing Ambush Radio Podcast
The Official Dish on My Encounter with COVID-19
Ambush Publisher TJ Acosta speaking at the magazine's annual holiday party. Dear Ambush Nation, I thought it important to share my story with you so that you can realize just how serious the Coronavirus and COVID-19 disease are. I've been sick with COVID-19 for the better part of two weeks now. I can tell you it ain't pretty and it sure as hell isn't "just the flu." Today … [Read more...] about The Official Dish on My Encounter with COVID-19
Local, State, and National Resources for Surviving COVID-19
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
CrescentCare begins daily podcast today on coronavirus beginning at 1:30 pm
CrescentCare, a community leader in the infectious disease arena, is beginning a podcast today to give good factual updates and information on coronavirus and to quell the misinformation that is spreading throughout the community. Starting today (March 17), at 1:30 pm CDT, Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels, our Chief Medical Officer, will update the community on this serious public … [Read more...] about CrescentCare begins daily podcast today on coronavirus beginning at 1:30 pm
The “Official” Dish February 11, 2020
Dear Ambush Nation, On behalf of myself and everyone at Ambush, Happy Carnival! Mardi Gras is here and there are so many fun events to enjoy. If you haven’t done so yet, you still have time to attend one of the many Gay Mardi Gras balls along the Gulf South. These balls are magnificent productions with amazing costumes. This issue is our Official … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish February 11, 2020
Murder Believed to be Motivated by Racism and Homophobia
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
Voodoo Bone Lady Shoots Boyfriend on Royal Street
Voodoo Bone Lady Shoots Boyfriend on Royal Street Screenshot of Orleans Parish Booking Website 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 … [Read more...] about Voodoo Bone Lady Shoots Boyfriend on Royal Street
