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An Open Letter to HRC From Trans Community Leaders

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(Note: This letter was originally published in OUT Magazine and among its signers are New Orleans / Louisiana trans advocates) As transgender and nonbinary leaders of prominent advocacy, grassroots, national, regional, legal, and leadership development organizations across the United States, we are troubled by Human Rights Campaign’s announcement of its new “trans-centered” … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to HRC From Trans Community Leaders

Glamarama Glitters at Bamboula’s November 2

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(New Orleans; October 1, 2019): Break out your bell-bottoms and platform shoes November 2!  Seventies tribute band Glamarama beams you back in time to the early, influential glam rock era with the music of David Bowie, T-Rex, Roxy Music, Alice Cooper, Sweet, and others during a “double feature” show at Bamboula’s Frenchmen Theatre. Front man David Otillio rocks, … [Read more...] about Glamarama Glitters at Bamboula’s November 2

Gulf Coast Equality Fest 2019

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Join us on October 19 from 11am to 6pm as Gulf Coast Equality Council, along with Harrah’s Gulf Coast, Scarlet Pearl Casino, and The Stonewall Gives Back Initiative presents the third annual Gulf Coast Equality Fest. The festival will be on The Great Lawn at Harrah’s GulfCoast (280 Beach Blvd) in Biloxi, Mississippi. Our equality event inspires, educates, commemorates, and … [Read more...] about Gulf Coast Equality Fest 2019

The “Official” Dish September 24, 2019

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Dear Ambush Nation, Are you over your Southern Decadence hangover yet?  Do you wish Southern Decadence happened every weekend?  Well, don’t worry as there are plenty of events over the holidays to keep you busy and entertained.  If you’re someone who likes to plan ahead you can mark your calendar now for Southern Decadence 2020.  Next year Southern Decadence will be from … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish September 24, 2019

The “Official Dish” September 10, 2019

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Dear Ambush Nation, Another Southern Decadence is in the books!  Thousands of people came to town to enjoy all that New Orleans has to offer.  It was an amazing weekend of parties, special events and just wandering around the French Quarter to take in the sights.  As always, the highlight was the Grand Marshals’ parade on Sunday.  Flip through this issue … [Read more...] about The “Official Dish” September 10, 2019

Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Return to The Phoenix Bar on Eve of Southern Decadence LGBTQ Festival

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As Southern Decadence, Louisiana's largest LGBTQ festival of the year, kicked off yesterday in New Orleans, the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) returned to The Phoenix Bar to deliver a new “Notice of Violation and Summons to Appear for an Administrative Hearing” due to violations they observed during a new undercover investigation conducted two months ago … [Read more...] about Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Return to The Phoenix Bar on Eve of Southern Decadence LGBTQ Festival

New Resource Guide for LGBT Older Adults in New Orleans

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It’s been a long time coming, but a new resource guide for LGBT older adults in New Orleans has just been published on the NOAGE website (www.noagenola.org/resource-guide). We will soon have printed copies available as well. As part of their service-learning requirements with the Tulane University Center for Public Service, students in Dr. Krystal Cleary’s class volunteered … [Read more...] about New Resource Guide for LGBT Older Adults in New Orleans

Lords of Leather Decadence 2019 Events

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The Lords of Leather once again have a full weekend of activities planned for visitors to Southern Decadence. On Friday night August 30 the Lords will take their turn pouring beer from the beer truck at the Phoenix Block Party from 10 pm until 1 am.  $20 for a bottomless cup and all the eye-candy you can handle!!  Woof! The Lords’ annual “Decadent Behavior” … [Read more...] about Lords of Leather Decadence 2019 Events