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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).
Tuition: $250
Course Dates: May 01, 2024 - June 26, 2024
Day(s): Wednesday
Time: 6PM - 8PM
Location: Loyola Uptown Campus
For more information and to register, visit https://pacs.loyno.edu/lgbt-history-new-orleans.
Questions? Email [email protected]
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Loyola University New Orleans, SUBWAY, 6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118, United States,New Orleans, Louisiana
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