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Happy Le***an Visibility Day! 🧡🤍🩷

April 26th is Le***an Visibility Day and is a chance to pause and think about what visibility actually means. It’s the author whose book made you feel understood. The neighbor who lives openly and unapologetically. The kid watching their first TV show with a character who looks like them. Visibility is quiet and loud, personal and political — and all of it matters.

This day is also a reminder of the work that came before us. Le***an activists, artists, writers, and organizers have fought hard for the rights and freedoms many of us now hold. We stand on the shoulders of those who were visible when it was even more dangerous to be, and we carry that legacy forward with pride, gratitude, and resolve to be courageous for the next generation.

To every le***an who is proudly out, quietly navigating their path, or still figuring things out: you are seen, you belong, and your story matters.

If you have a friend, a family member, or maybe just an acquaintance you feel comfortable enough to talk to who is a le***an — consider acknowledging that you see them on this special day. You never know the power of a kind word or an acknowledgment of recognition ❤️

Happy Le***an Visibility Day — now and every day 🧡🤍🩷

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Today is the Tower District Business Association’s 29th Annual Mardi Gras Parade and we hope you can come out and support us and have a fantastic time in the Tower District!

The parade starts at 1:00, so come early and grab a great spot! We’ll have a booth setup behind Irene’s where you can purchase festival passes for $10 off or just say hello!

We hope you can join us!

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🏳️‍⚧️ Transgender Awareness Week 🏳️‍⚧️

Transgender Awareness Week (Nov 13–19) is a time to uplift, honor, and listen to the voices of trans people everywhere. It’s a reminder that trans people have always been part of our communities — bringing creativity, strength, joy, and authenticity to the world. This week invites all of us to deepen our understanding, challenge misconceptions, and recognize the humanity and beauty of trans lives.

By celebrating Transgender Awareness Week, we help create a culture where trans people are seen, respected, and supported. Visibility is powerful, but acceptance and action are even more so. Let’s use this week to learn, to stand alongside our trans community members, and to foster a world where everyone can live openly and safely as their true selves.

If you have someone in your life that is trans — maybe even just an acquaintance — consider sharing this with them or acknowledge them in another way to let them know that you see them, that you stand with them, and that they matter. The road that led them to where they are today was likely already a difficult one, and the current climate of hostility has only made it more difficult. You never know the impact that an act of kindness may have for someone else. ❤️