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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.

Gay Man Denied Communion at Mother's Funeral Receives Apologies

Tim Ardillo says he believes he was denied communion because of his same-sex relationship.

Rebuilding our city

The gay and lesbian survivors of Hurricane Katrina are vowing to return to New Orleans and make it more fabulous than ever

Rebuilding Our City — the LGBT Heroes of Katrina

In our 2005 cover story, The Advocate followed survivors of Hurricane Katrina fighting to keep the legendary gay mecca of New Orleans alive. Read the inspiring stories of resilience below.