Willie Mackie
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Read MoreMisti Gaither
Misti Gaither is a trailblazer in every sense of the word. For many years, she has given her time, talents, and energy to various local LGBTQ+ related nonprofits, raising countless…
Read MoreFrank Perez
After a career in academia as an English Professor, Frank Perez turned his attention to LGBT+ history, a subject about which he remains passionate. In 2008 he began researching New…
Read MoreRoberts Batson
With the Pride Tourism Network and the Gay Heritage Tour, Emmy nominee Roberts Batson draws upon his wide experience as writer, performer, tour guide, teacher, political strategist, and community activist…
Read MoreLiz Simon
Liz Simon describes herself as “a redheaded Cajun who has become a dyed-in-the-wool New Orleanian!” Liz came here in 1967 for college, fell in love with New Orleans, and has…
Read MoreJulie Thomson and Joe A. Melcher
Julie Thompson has been active in PFLAG for 25 years. A Regional Director for PFLAG National, Julie oversaw PFLAG chapters in Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas from 2008-2012. She has…
Read MoreJody Gates & Marilyn McConnell
Marilyn and Jody met more than 40 years ago at work, the doctor/nurse thing you know. Time passed, busy with work, training, and living in the closet. Then we decided…
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