HRC Louisiana

10/07/2026

New Orleans, did you know Poppy Direct Care hosts a free clinic every Tuesday?! Patients can get FREE STI screening and birth control consultations from 4-7pm in Dr. Holt’s office located at 812 Hillary Street.

Screenshot to scan the QR code or visit PoppyDirectCare.com to make an appointment!

10/07/2026

On Aug 1, 1966, transgender women and drag queens stood up against police brutality at Compton’s Cafeteria in San Francisco's Tenderloin district.

10/07/2026

Come take a walk with PFLAG New Orleans!

We’re getting outside for a little community time, a little fresh air, and a very Louisiana November!!

Meet us at the Audubon Park pavilion on the Magazine Street side at 11 AM, then we’ll walk, roll, skate, stroll, and chat at an easy pace. Bring a friend, come meet some new ones, or just show up as you are.

Think of it less like a formal group walk and more like taking a walk around the neighborhood with your friends… no pressure, no pace to keep up with, just a chance to connect with some local LGBTQ+ folks and spend some time together.

We’ll wrap around noon and head to Picnic Provisions for lunch for anyone who wants to keep hanging out.

Come as you are. Bring a friend, a water bottle, and come prepared to yap!

11 AM — Meet at the Audubon Park pavilion on the Magazine Street side

12 PM — Walk wraps up + lunch at Picnic Provisions

10/07/2026

Supreme Court ​​Justice Samuel Alito, who voted against legalized marriage equality nationwide, is still getting it wrong after all these years.
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Because who we love is NEVER UP for debate.
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​Comments like these are a reminder that the same forces that stood against marriage equality are attacking LGBTQ+ kids, workers, and families.

But our community has never met moments like this in silence.

November is our time to safeguard our rights. 🔗 in bio to make your voting plan.

10/07/2026

National Coming Out Day is October 11! This year, we’re coming out to protect our rights, freedoms, and families. When we vote, we show up for:

🏳️‍🌈 The most vulnerable members of our community
🏳️‍🌈 A world where coming out is safe and happens at your own pace
🏳️‍🌈 Affirming spaces, policies, and visibility for LGBTQ+ people

Join us in coming out to vote: hrc.im/vote

10/07/2026

There is no right or wrong way to come out or find your community.

Our stories remind us that everyone’s journey is different. Some people know who they are at a young age, while others discover themselves years later. Some of us may face rejection, while others are met with open arms.

Your coming out story doesn’t define your place in the community. What matters is the journey of understanding who you are.

You are loved no matter what.

10/07/2026

10/02/2026

While the President suppresses free speech and bans journalists from the White House, get ready for a discussion with the legendary April D. Ryan , a White House journalist who faced this Administration head-on! We’re back at Baldwin & Co. on Thursday, Oct. 8 @ 6 PM to discuss April’s latest book – Notes on a Blacklash – chronicling her firsthand experience handling the scrutiny of going viral as a Black woman journalist in the age of Trump, unabashed racism, and misinformation.

This conversation will be moderated by Cynthia Butler - McIntyre, a renowned educational consultant, advocate, and activist. You don’t want to miss this!

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-april-ryans-trump-years-tickets-2001881836462

10/02/2026