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New Orleans Returns to Modified Phase One

January 8, 2021 By Frank Perez

Orleans Parish reverted back to a modified Phase One on Friday, January 8.  The return to Phase One, which will last at least three weeks, was triggered by increasing COVID-19 positivity rates.  The positivity rate in New Orleans doubled in one week, going from 5.5% to 10.4%.   The new restrictions began at 6:00am on Friday and … [Read more...] about New Orleans Returns to Modified Phase One

Holiday Survival Guide: 2020 Edition

December 10, 2020 By Jim Meadows

The 2020 Holiday Season promises to be like none we have ever experienced. Many of us are trying to figure out how we’re going to get through it safely, and maybe even find a bit of holiday spirit along the way. This guide includes information on upcoming (safe) events, open-air markets, staying connected, volunteer opportunities, and various other resources. I hope you find it … [Read more...] about Holiday Survival Guide: 2020 Edition

22nd Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20, 2020 By Frank Perez

Friday, November 20, marks the 22nd annual Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR). The annual memorial was founded in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a way to honor Rita Hester, a trans woman who was murdered in 1998. Smith recalls, "Transgender Day of Remembrance seeks to highlight the losses we face due to anti-transgender bigotry and violence. I am no … [Read more...] about 22nd Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance

Obituary: Rodney Dean Workman

August 31, 2020 By Community Contributor

Rodney Dean Workman March 3, 1953–July 20, 2020 Rodney Workman passed away at his home in New Orleans on July 20, 2020. He was born and raised in New Orleans and lived here most of his life. He worked for many years as a printer. He printed the K&B flyers and would come home with purple ink on his hands and arms. Later in life, Rodney worked at the Folgers Coffee … [Read more...] about Obituary: Rodney Dean Workman

SAGE New Orleans Services: An Update

August 26, 2020 By Jim Meadows

It’s hard to believe we’re already six months into the COVID-19 crisis. The events of this year have placed an enormous burden on all of us, but one of the hardest-hit groups of people have been LGBT older people. SAGE New Orleans – NOAGE and SAGE National have been working to help people adapt to these circumstances by offering a broad range of services and programming … [Read more...] about SAGE New Orleans Services: An Update

Recent Anti-LGBT Violence and Murder in Louisiana

July 19, 2020 By Jim Meadows

There have been several high-profile cases of young LGBT Louisianians experiencing violence or death during the past month. Two Trans Women of Color On July 1, the body of Shaki Peters, 32, of Denham Springs, was found in a rural area near Amite, Louisiana. Peters was a Black transgender woman. Days earlier, another Black transgender woman, Draya McCarty, 32, of Hammond, … [Read more...] about Recent Anti-LGBT Violence and Murder in Louisiana

The “Official” Dish July 14, 2020

July 14, 2020 By Tomy Acosta

Dear Ambush Nation, Two steps forward and one step back seems to be the path we are on as both a state and country in terms of our response to COVID-19.  Here in Louisiana, and in New Orleans in particular, we have done a good job of flattening the curve and stopping the spread of coronavirus.  But as time has passed and we have begun to ease restrictions, cases … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish July 14, 2020

Ryan Gomez Runs for Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee

July 3, 2020 By Frank Perez

Ryan Gomez, a fixture in the LGBT+ New Orleans community, is running for a seat in District “B” on the Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee (OPDEC).  Early voting is now open.  Election day is July 11. The OPDEC holds general responsibility for local Democratic Party affairs, reports to State and National Committees, endorses local candidates, builds party … [Read more...] about Ryan Gomez Runs for Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee

House of Tulip: Safe and Affordable Housing for TGNC New Orleanians

June 30, 2020 By Jim Meadows

Introducing the House of Tulip On Monday, June 22, a group of local and national transgender activists and leaders hosted a community announcement/town hall event at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans. This group, known as the Founders Circle of House of Tulip, announced a brand-new initiative aimed at creating housing solutions for TGNC (transgender and … [Read more...] about House of Tulip: Safe and Affordable Housing for TGNC New Orleanians

The “Official” Dish June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020 By Tomy Acosta

Dear Ambush Nation, As Pride month has come to an end, let us take time to reflect on the recent progress we have made and on the work that still needs to be done to ensure equality for all members of the LGBTQ community.  Recently, the US Supreme Court ruled that Federal Civil Rights laws protect gay, lesbian and transgender workers from discrimination in the … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish June 30, 2020

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