LGBT+ History of New Orleans

LGBT + History of New Orleans

Next Course: September 11, 2024 - November 6, 2024

This course explores New Orleans' rich LGBT+ history. Topics include: pre-colonial and colonial references, French Quarter Preservation efforts, Arts and Letters, Gay Carnival, Southern Decadence, the UpStairs Lounge fire, bar history, activists and activism, HIV / AIDS, organizational history, queer publications and journalism, trans activism, drag culture, notable characters, and more. The course will contextualize local queer history within a national context and highlights New Orleans' contributions to national LGBT+ historical narratives. The last class period is the instructor's signature Rainbow Fleur de Lis Walking tour, which is a leisurely sashay through the French Quarter.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Loyola University New Orleans Certificate of Completion and 1.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Instructor: Frank Perez, B.S., M.A.

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Program Details

Tuition: $275

Course Dates: Fall 2024, 9/11/24 - 11/06/24

Day(s): Wednesday

Time: 6PM - 8PM

Location: Loyola Uptown Campus, Monroe Hall, Room TBD

Contact Hours/CEUs: 16 contact hours/1.6 CEUs

NOTCF Scholarship Opportunity

PACS has 5 New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) partial scholarships ($175 value) to award to eligible New Orleans residents! The mission of NOTCF is to support cultural industries and culture bearers of the City of New Orleans through partnerships, grants, and programs to advance sustainable tourism.

Deadline to apply is Sunday, September 8th!

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