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Gay Carnival at the Historic New Orleans Collection

February 21, 2018 By Frank Perez

On Wednesday, January 31, author Howard Philips Smith will give a presentation on his new book Unveiling the Muse: The Lost History of Gay Carnival in New Orleans (University Press of Mississippi, 2017). Traditional Carnival has been well documented with a vast array of books. However, few of them, if any, mention gay Carnival krewes or the role of gay Carnival within the … [Read more...] about Gay Carnival at the Historic New Orleans Collection

2017: In Memoriam by Frank Perez

February 21, 2018 By Frank Perez

The local LGBTQ community lost some seminal people in 2017, as did our national community. Those national gures include: • John Ashbery—poet • Gilbert Baker—creator of the rainbow flag • Judith Bradford—scientist • J.D. Disalvatore— filmmaker and writer • Max Ferra—director • Michael Friedman—composer • Jim Graham—HIV / AIDS activist and politician • … [Read more...] about 2017: In Memoriam by Frank Perez

The Official Dish

February 21, 2018 By Frank Pizzolato

Congratulations to Jason Waguespack and Jeff Morgan and The Forum for Equality, as well as all hosts and sponsors of the very successful fundraising reception honoring Governor & Mrs. John Bel Edwards. Jason and Jeff opened their uptown home for the evening and it could not have been a more present event. It could not be more fitting to say Thank You, and offer our … [Read more...] about The Official Dish

Gay Carnival at the Historic New Orleans Collection

February 20, 2018 By Frank Perez

Gay Carnival at the Historic New Orleans Collection On Wednesday, January 31, the Historic New Orleans Collection hosted a public lecture on the history of gay Carnival that also served as a book launch for author Howard Philips Smith’s new book Unveiling the Muse: The Lost History of Gay Carnival in New Orleans (University Press of Mississippi, 2017). The event was held … [Read more...] about Gay Carnival at the Historic New Orleans Collection

Obituary: Johnny Jackson, Jr.

February 20, 2018 By Frank Perez

Former City Council member and State Representative Johnny Jackson died January 24 after a long battle with cancer. Johnny Jackson, Jr. grew up in several New Orleans neighborhoods and became a community activist in the 1960s. After Hurricane Betsy in 1965, he worked on a clean-up crew at the Desire Community Center and within a few years he was the directing head of the … [Read more...] about Obituary: Johnny Jackson, Jr.

The Official Dish

February 20, 2018 By Frank Pizzolato

Mardi Gras madness is in full swing, in spite of dire predictions to the contrary, at least so far, the weather is holding up for the crowds. I managed to make it to Gallier Hall for parades Thursday and Friday, many thanks as always to Council member Nadine Ramsey for the invite pass. We hope for continued at least agreeable weather, and a good safe time for the whole … [Read more...] about The Official Dish

The “Official” Dish

February 20, 2018 By Frank Pizzolato

Mardi Gras madness is in full swing, in spite of dire predictions to the contrary, at least so far, the weather is holding up for the crowds. I managed to make it to Gallier Hall for parades Thursday and Friday, many thanks as always to Council member Nadine Ramsey for the invite pass. We hope for continued at least agreeable weather, and a good safe time for the whole … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish

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