It was a sea of pink and orange in Generations Hall when the New Orleans Pussyfooters gathered to host its annual Blush Ball on Jan. 19.
This group of 100-plus women, wearing their signature corsets and other creative flourishes, were joined by family and friends for an evening, themed “Ladies First…The Pussyfooters Celebrate 50 Years of Women in Hip Hop,” to celebrate and to raise funds for an important cause.
Entertainment included Big Sam’s Funky Nation and the Pussyfooters, and there was a silent auction, raffles and more to help raise funds for Metro Centers for Community Advocacy, an organization committed to empowering survivors of abuse and violence through advocacy and support. The organization serves eight Louisiana parishes.
“We have this fabulous fundraising party that everyone looks forward to year after year,” said LaMinda Pilié, event co-chair with Debra Voelker.
“However, knowing we are helping victims of domestic violence get the services they need to break the cycle is extremely satisfying. It is truly a party with a purpose.”
This year’s ball, the Pussyfooters’ 18th, raised $66,000, which was more than the previous year.
Fun Fact: The Pussyfooters, which were founded in 2001, walked in five Carnival parades in 2024: Krewe of Cleopatra, Knights of Nemesis, Krewe of Carrollton, Krewe of Muses and Krewe of Tucks. The group appears at other events and special occasions throughout the year.
