May 14, 2018
The LGBTQ History of New Orleans
Buying a HomeJeff HammerbergNew Orleans, or NOLA as it’s often called, is known for Mardi Gras, the French Quarter, and its interesting history with things such as voodoo. But the city also has a long history of supporting the LGBTQ community. Major gay and lesbian icons got their start in the city, including Ellen DeGeneres, jazz musician Tony Jackson, and playwright Tennessee Williams. It Began as a Known but Invisible Community in New Orleans’ history, the LGBT community was something of an open […]