Lawrence "Larry" Bagneris Jr. (born September 15, 1946)[1] is an American social and political activist from New Orleans, Louisiana. Bagneris’ career has focused on improving government relations with the African American and LGBT communities.

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Larry Bagneris is the son of Gloria Diaz Bagneris and Lawrence Bagneris Sr., who had four children. Bagneris' brother, Vernel Bagneris, is an actor, playwright and musician. His father was a postal clerk and a veteran who served during World War II. Bagneris’ mother was the manager of the Bagneris house.[2]

Bagneris worked for the NO/AIDS Task Force as its community affairs director from 1990 to 2000.[7]

In 1990, Bagneris ran for the District C New Orleans city council seat; he lost with 40% of the vote. He again ran for office in 1999, unsuccessfully vying for House District 93.[4]

Bagneris served as a member of the City of New Orleans Human Relations Commission for 12 years; he then served as its executive director from 1999 to 2018,[8] when he retired. In 2004, he was appointed liaison to the New Orleans City Council.[4]

Personal life
As of 2022, Bagneris lives in the French Quarter of New Orleans. He returns to Houston each year, to attend the city's pride parade.[3]

Recognition
He received the Harvey Milk award in 1983.[4]

In 2010, the ACLU of Louisiana awarded Bagneris the Ben Smith award, which "is given annually to someone with a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of civil liberties in Louisiana ".[6]

The Amistad Research Center has hosted his papers since 2011.[4]

In 2022, a ball was held in Houston in Bagneris' honor.[9] That same year, he served as the grand marshal of Houston's pride parade.[10]

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References

1. "50 Years/50 Collections: Larry Bagneris and the Double Fight for Civil & LGBTQ Rights". Amistad Research Center. 2016-11-21. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
2. “CALL ME LARRY” A Creole Man's Triumph over Racism and Homophobia (March 2025) < link >
3. "Larry Bagneris: The Black Activist Who Gave Houston Its Pride Parade" < link >