From the Pitch: Ian McNulty on the Surging Popularity of Rugby in New Orleans

From the Pitch: Ian McNulty on the Surging Popularity of Rugby in New Orleans

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In this episode, you will be able to:

Immerse yourself in the vibrant rugby culture growing in New Orleans, and find out why it’s quickly turning heads.
Unveil the links and disparities between rugby and its American counterpart, football, from strategy to spirit.
Dive into the historical ties between rugby and American football that have shaped their evolutions.
Discover how inclusivity and community are integral to the expanding prevalence of rugby in New Orleans.

The Historic New Orleans Collection

Support comes from The Historic New Orleans Collection, the city’s premiere history museum, located at five twenty Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter.

Check out their online publication called First Draft. Its’ a combination blog and online exhibition space. hnoc.org/firstdraft

Through November 5, 2023, check out their exhibit about women’s right to vote. Titled, “Yet She Is Advancing”: New Orleans Women and the Right to Vote, 1878–1970

The 19th amendment granted American women the right to vote, in 1920, but Louisiana laws effectively disenfranchised Black women.

As many white women began going to the polls and increasing their political participation in segregation-era New Orleans, African American women continued to fight for access to the ballot. From paying their poll taxes to organizing voter registration drives, Black women challenged their status as second-class citizens up to and through the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

This exhibit tells a decades-long story through objects, images, documents, and interactive displays—and through the words of the New Orleans women who for nearly 100 years persisted in their struggle to obtain the vote.

As always, the Historic New Orleans Collection is free. It’s somehow continues to fly under the radar, but should not be missed.

Go to HNOC.org/Visit to plan your trip.

Two Chicks Walking Tours

Long time listeners probably remember the crew over at Two Chicks operates intentionally small public walks (14 guests compared to 28 so half the size of the city ordinance) seven days a week. These experiences are focused in the Garden District and French Quarter neighborhoods.

Two Chicks is also also producing private curated walks for groups sized 1 – 200 when called upon.

While the team is female led they do have a rooster strutting around and there are tour guides from before the lockdown still on staff.

Find out more at Find out more at Two Chicks Walking Tours.com .

Liz Wood Realty

The most frequent questions I get are about moving to New Orleans. If you are ready to make the move, you need a good realtor. That’s where Liz Wood comes in.

Let Liz and her team over at Liz Wood Realty help you find the right place. They can help whether you plan to rent or purchase

New Orleans is a terrific city, but choosing the neighborhood that’s the best fit for you can be overwhelming.

Liz makes the process fun and easy. Reach out to Liz at lizwoodrealty.com and make your dream of living in New Orleans a reality. Several members of our community have done just that and are thrilled with their new homes You will be, too!

The other thing that sets Liz apart is what she does after she helps you find a home. Liz does a great job at building community and helping you get connected with people in your new area. When you’re ready to make New Orleans home, reach out to Liz.

Tommy Manzella At Gulf Coast Bank

While you are looking for a home or rental to purchase, you need to probably need to secure financing. Reach out to Tommy Manzella at Gulf Coast Bank and let him help you get everything in place.

That’s what we did on our refi and it was as smooth as could be. We went through the same process with Tommy when we were considering purchasing a new home and it was just as easy. Reach out to Tommy Manzella at https://www.gulfbank.com/mortgage-lenders/tommy-manzella .

Thank You

Thanks to Ian McNulty for joining me today! And thanks to all of you who listen and reach out to me each week. Thanks to our podcast editor Joel Sharpton from Pro Podcast Services.

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