Catholic school fires Louisiana band director after husband's obituary reveals he is gay
It’s just a stab in the back,” the 63-year-old band director told local media.
July 1, 2025
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Ahead of the Super Bowl, NFL leaders host Pride Flag Football clinic for LGBTQ+ youth in New Orleans
It comes as other major companies and organizations turn away from longstanding efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
February 7, 2025
New Orleans activists fundraise to replace stolen plaque remembering an arson that killed 32 queer people
New Orleans activists have launched a fundraising campaign to replace the marker honoring those killed in the Upstairs Lounge fire. The group’s aim is to make sure the memory of what happened in 1973 isn’t forgotten.
January 7, 2025
New Orleans gay bars feel impact of Bourbon Street terror attack
The driver of the truck who plowed into New Year's Day revelers had pledged support to the so-called Islamic State, the same group the Pulse nightclub shooter had claimed was his inspiration.
January 6, 2025
Republican Steve Scalise bizarrely blames 'DEI' and 'wokeness' for New Orleans terror attack
The House majority leader did not provide any evidence when he said the "DEI movement" and "wokeness" are distracting agencies from implementing security measures.
January 2, 2025
Nonbinary trans U.S. House candidate injects testosterone in campaign ad
Mel Manuel's ad makes points about bodily autonomy and the threat to democracy.
October 25, 2024
Dems announce historic six-figure ad buy in LGBTQ+ publications
This is the Democratic National Committee's first paid targeted LGBTQ+ media campaign.
October 11, 2024
Serial killer of gay men in New Orleans released after 46 years in prison
Warren Harris Jr. was convicted in the stabbing deaths of three gay men in the 1970s. He was sentenced to life in prison but became eligible for parole under a Louisiana law passed in 2017.
April 24, 2024
'Queer Eye' production in New Orleans was cut short after carjacking of crew member
The team endured two attempted vehicle thefts and a successful one during filming season 8 in 2022.
January 12, 2024
Gay bagel shop owner gunned down while vacationing with husband in New Orleans
Jacob Carter was on his first vacation to the Crescent City with his husband. His killer is still at large.
January 9, 2024
More of Speaker Mike Johnson’s Extreme Anti-LGBTQ+ Past and Extremist Ties Is Exposed
One previous client of Johnson's was even reportedly recorded endorsing violence against LGBTQ+ people and abortion providers.
December 10, 2023
63 Photos Celebrating Halloween New Orleans of Years Past
Starting out in 1983, Halloween New Orleans established itself as a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose was to raise funds in support of Project Lazarus’ mission.
October 31, 2023
Holocaust in New Orleans: Read The Advocate's Original Coverage From 1973
For LGBTQ+ History Month, we remember the victims of the 50-year-old massacre.
October 17, 2023
Nonbinary New Orleans Artist and DJ, YOKO, Killed in Hit-and-Run
They are being remembered as a gifted artist and an "extremely loving and gentle human."
October 4, 2023
Gay Husbands Recreate Decadence Photo 23 Years Later, Proving Queer Love Can Endure
While there’s a lot of tragedy and trauma to go around, here’s a story of enduring gay love. Share your stories and photos with us at news@equalpride.com.
September 13, 2023
Going to Southern Decadence? 5 Things to Know About New Orleans's Massive Queer Party
Partying, debauchery, and joy — it's all on display in the French Quarter during Labor Day weekend.
August 31, 2023
50 Years Ago, the Fire at the Up Stairs Lounge Gay Bar in New Orleans Killed 32
The fire was the deadliest attack on queer people in the U.S. in the 20th century.
June 24, 2023
Big Freedia Talks Business in Exclusive Clip
Catch this exclusive clip of the Queen Diva's latest show.
June 14, 2023
The Trailer for 'Queer Eye' Season 7 Has Arrived
The season premieres May 12 on Netflix.
April 27, 2023
18 Beautifully Queer Images From New Orleans's Mardi Gras 2023
Easter may have been Sunday, but we're still reeling from Mardi Gras 2023.
April 10, 2023