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Posts tagged Carmen Rupe
United they march
Dr Mark’s Marching Academy is one of the most recognised floats in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. But behind the glitter is a tight-knit community who would be lost without their Mardi Gras family. Shannon Power reports.
Why Mardi Gras is important to me
Trans* woman Kelly Glanney shares a personal perspective on the cultural and political importance of Sydney’s annual Mardi Gras festivities.
Inspirational Carmen remembered as trans pioneer
A PIONEER and icon during her life on both sides of the Tasman, the past weekend marked the second anniversary of trans* activist and entrepreneur …
Remembering Carmen
Last Saturday marked the first anniversary of the passing of our darling diva Carmen Rupe on December 15, 2011. Carmen was the glitter on the streets …
Trust plans to be revealed
A charitable trust set up in honour of recently deceased transgender icon Carmen Rupe is holding a community briefing session and BBQ this Saturday, September …
Carmen Rupe artwork up for auction
Kiwi artist HAHA (Regan Tamanui) celebrated the life of transgender icon Carmen Rupe at urban arts initiative Project Five over the weekend, creating an artwork …
Artist pays tribute to Carmen
Kiwi artist HAHA (Regan Tamanui) will celebrate the life of transgender icon Carmen Rupe at the urban arts initiative Project Five this weekend. “My first …
Float to honour icon
Transgender icon Carmen Rupe will be honoured with a memorial float in this year’s Mardi Gras Parade. The Carmen Rupe Memorial Trust (CRMT) has announced …
Trust tribute to Carmen
A charitable trust has been set up to commemorate transgender icon Carmen Rupe, and the community on both sides of the Tasman, has been called …