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Pulse Theater Space, New Orleans, Louisiana

Sun, Feb 2, ’25

A celebration of LGBTQ community singers met at Pulse Theater Space on the first Sunday in February. The class was called to order by Ateven Snderson leading 172. Leaders: Nicole Bowman 127; Daron Douglas 299; Rosemary Minasian 300; Miriam Delirium 129; Nathan Berry 477; Ivy Hauser-Hall 271b; June Murph 93; Grace Kennedy 101t; Jonathon Smith 105; Stina Soderling 531; Penny Henzel 83b; Rowan Marye 455; Tristan Gordon 328; Howe Pearson 290; Nicole Bowman 270.

RECESS

Ateven Snderson brought the class back together by leading 181. Leaders: Rosemary Minasian 408; Daron Douglas 504; Stina Soderling 189; Nathan Berry 425; June Murph 47t; Ivy Hauser-Hall 326; Penny Henzel 535; Grace Kennedy 274t; Jonathon Smith 472; Rowan Marye 268; Tristan Gordon 432; Ateven Snderson 36b; Blue Taylor 209; Miriam Delirium 70b; Nicole Bowman 419, 29b; Rosemary Minasian 30b; Daron Douglas 417.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Howe Pearson leading 224. Leaders: Blue Taylor 445; Galloway Cieslak 72b; Miriam Delirium 284; Rosemary Minasian 178; Avalon Zoe Madonna 35; Amanda Zapp and Miriam Delirium 47t; Sarah Ruth Altman 85; Nathan Berry 505; June Murph and Hannah 513; Penny Henzel 551; Jøurney Schaubhut 114.

The memorial lesson was conducted by Ateven Snderson telling the story of Homer Plessy and the events leading up to the Plessy v Ferguson supreme court ruling that began on the block they were singing on that day. They read the following list of the deceased: Lydia Lewallen—North Carolina and Ted Mercer—Chicago. They led 400.

RECESS

Nathan B.D. and M.J. led 282. Leaders: Rowan Mayre 344; Robert Bruce 318; Grace Kennedy 458; Howe Pearson 323t; Avalon Zoe Madonna 146; K Laspruce 163b; Stevie 59; Grace Kennedy and M.J. [285t-1991-1991]; Grace Kennedy 112; Penny Henzel 348t.

Ateven Snderson thanked everyone for attending the second LGBTQ Shape Note Celebration, and gave the Secretary’s report stating twenty-six leaders representing nine states led fifty-five songs. Announcements were made.

Chairman—Ateven Snderson; Vice Chairman—Nathan Berry; Secretaries—Ateven Snderson and Rowan Marye