The Mystik Krewe de Rue Royale Revelers’ inaugural Conclave of Grand Revelers will be held on the evening of June 20 at the home of Krewe founder and Lord of Misrule Frank Perez. Jeff Palmquist (GR I), Will Antill (GR II), Felicia Phillips (GR IV), and Frank Perez (GR V) (Rip Naquin, GR III, passed away in 2017) will cloister to deliberate the selection of Grand Reveler … [Read more...] about Grand Reveler Conclave Set for June 20
Announcements
Events on LGBT+ History During Pride Month
June 19—“The Rainbow Fleur de Lis: A History of LGBT+ New Orleans.” Lecture by Frank Perez. 6:00pm, Alvar Branch of the New Orleans Public Library, 913 Alvar St. Perez is President of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. June 23—Author Robert Fieseler speaks at St. George’s Episcopal Church about the Up Stairs Lounge Fire. Noon, 4600, St. Charles … [Read more...] about Events on LGBT+ History During Pride Month
LGBT+ Archives Project Holds Annual Meeting
The LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana, a local non-profit organization dedicated to preserving queer history, held its annual membership meeting on Wednesday, June 12, at the newly renovated Hotel Peter and Paul. About 75 people gathered to hear keynote speaker Wayne Phillips give a presentation on the new exhibit he curated at the Presbytere, Grand Illusions: The History … [Read more...] about LGBT+ Archives Project Holds Annual Meeting
Stonewall Commemoration in Baton Rouge Set for June 28
A commemoration acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising will be held in Baton Rouge on June 28. The event will take place at a venue yet to be determined from 7:00pm to 8:30pm and is being sponsored by Stonewall Still Rising, the Metropolitan Community Church of Baton Rouge, Louisiana Trans Advocates, University Presbyterian Church, and the Unitarian … [Read more...] about Stonewall Commemoration in Baton Rouge Set for June 28
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
Curating Gay Carnival: An Interview with Wayne Phillips
The pomp and splendor that awaits the public in the Louisiana State Museum’s upcoming exhibit, Grand Illusions: The History and Artistry of Gay Carnival in New Orleans, is the result of a curatorial endeavor that has spanned well over half a decade collecting the memorabilia of gay Carnival. Wayne Phillips, the museum’s Curator of Costumes and Carnival Collections, has led this … [Read more...] about Curating Gay Carnival: An Interview with Wayne Phillips
SLVHCS Director receives VA Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Award
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) Director Fernando O. Rivera sitting with his award, surrounded by coworkers Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) Director Fernando O. Rivera has accepted the seventh annual VA Secretary’s Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award. This honor is awarded to individuals and teams who grow a diverse, … [Read more...] about SLVHCS Director receives VA Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Award
Condor Lands in New Orleans with Pride and Rainbow Colors
First Flight of the Summer Season Staffed with All-Female Cockpit Crew and All-Male Cabin Crew Who Will March in New Orleans Pride Parade Alongside Condor Float Just in time for New Orleans Pride, Condor, Germany’s most popular leisure airline announces that its first flight of the summer season will arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport from … [Read more...] about Condor Lands in New Orleans with Pride and Rainbow Colors
LGBT+ Archives Project Annual Meeting Set for June 12
The LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana is pleased to announce its annual membership meeting will be held on June 12 at the Hotel Peter and Paul from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The St. Peter and St. Paul Church in the Marigny has recently undergone an extensive renovation and now serves as a hotel, restaurant, bar, and event venue. The meeting will take place in the beautifully … [Read more...] about LGBT+ Archives Project Annual Meeting Set for June 12
2017 Oracle Gala Highlights Transgender Rights
The 2017 Oracle Gala, the annual flagship fundraiser of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana, will honor BreakOUT!, a local transgender youth advocacy group. Each year the Archives Project highlights an individual or an organization that has made a substantial donation of materials to an area museum or archival repository. BreakOUT! has recently made the Newcomb College … [Read more...] about 2017 Oracle Gala Highlights Transgender Rights
