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In the 1980s, Arthur Severio was pioneering “gender-fluid fashion” on the streets of the French Quarter, though at the time he didn’t know it. That’s because back then, there wasn’t

Mardi Gras itself is a day worth celebrating, but with a season stretching January 6 to February 25, 2020, there are plenty of opportunities for fun.

New Orleans has a rich LGBT history and is home to many famous queer people. Specific tours are dedicated to preserving the culture. Here are our picks.

In a candid interview with Tim Teeman, Evan Bergeron talks faith, coming out, and fighting to win a New Orleans election that would make him Louisiana’s first out LGBT legislator.

Somewhere under the rainbow.

On the heels of the anniversary of Marriage Equality, NOLA showcases romance and charm through the eyes of its LGBTQ community.

Skylar Fein’s new exhibition is part of a larger movement in the city to recognize, finally, the victims of the UpStairs Lounge fire in 1973.

Cakes GM Cookie Rojas says the organization worked with the LGBT community to develop the event.

Researchers interested in the state's civil rights progress may now peruse the letters, diaries and flyers of four prominent gay activists at the Louisiana Research Collection, housed at Tulane University.

Check out this heart-thumping list of 9 gay events that we're excited about celebrating in New Orleans in 2018! Highlights include gay Mardi Gras and Pride.

It was the first time the Miss Gay America pageant was held in New Orleans.

Quinn Laroux is a drag queen that gives tours that educate individuals on the history of sex workers and queer people in New Orleans. However, Covid-19 has forced Quinn to stop giving her tours and performing.

In a global climate where marginalized people are struggling for representation and are under attack, two groups continue to have difficulty being heard: the LGBTQ community and women of color. To recognize diversity gender identity, we replace the “e’ in women with an “x.” Further, finding yourself at the cross section of these two groups…

New Orleans is awash with drag brunches, drag wrestling, drag story times, drag performers at parties and traditional drag shows. What accounts for the new popularity?

New Orleans joined the WorldPride 2019 celebration in New York City because we always welcome and embrace our LGBT travelers.

New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation’s campaign promoting the Mardi Gras festival of 2019 encapsulates its revamped approach to destination marketing: create and curate artistic, distinctive films and visuals that locals — not just tourists — will be inclined to share.

Leaders of HBCUs gathered July 11 for a summit hosted by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

Teddy Mars, a trans man living outside New Orleans, Louisiana, is the host of Carnival Kings, a drag king troupe that performs every month in the French Quarter. Mars talks about drag and living trans in the South on Out Here in America podcast.

It was 45 years ago this Sunday that one of the worst attacks on LGBTQ Americans left 32 people dead. For decades, homophobia led many to ignore the tragedy.

It's never too early to plan your next trip to New Orleans, that's why we created this Year-at-a-Glance guide with some of our favorite LGBT events.

Here's how to make the best LGBT holiday experience in New Orleans, from drag shows to parades to Pelicans games, there's something for all.