On This Day: 23rd February

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Sun 23 Feb 2020

Brazilian transgender dancer shatters Carnival parade taboo
When dancer Camila Prins entered Sao Paulo's Carnival parade grounds, a costume of feathers clinging to her sinuous body, she fulfilled a dream of feminine beauty nearly three decades old...
Links: NZ Herald

Sat 23 Feb 2019

Jussie Smollett Charged with Staging Homophobic Attack to Secure Pay Rise
Links: Express

Fri 23 Feb 2018

Despite taboo in India, even gay people want an arranged marriage
It was only a matter of time...
Links: Stuff
Google hit with another diversity lawsuit
Another former Google employee is suing the tech company over issues of diversity...
Links: NZ Herald
Man Charged With Murder of Wellington Trans Woman Zena Campbell
Links: Express
Protests Not Unexpected During Pride – Festival Co-Chairs
Links: Express

Thu 23 Feb 2017

Caluzzi Unveils New Courtney Cartier Painting
Links: Express
Parson James Becomes an Almost-Kiwi
Links: Express
Protests at White House After Reports of Trump Rescinding Trans Kids’...
Links: Express
Trans Wrestler Takes Out Title
Links: Express
Virtuous Circle?
Suddenly, it seems as if Labour and National have woken up to the fact that LGBTI New Zealanders are active citizens, who vote, join political parties and have clear policy preferences...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 23 Feb 2016

Wgtn office may re-open in Body Positive re-think
Brice Kilmister Body Positive's retired General manager Bruce Kilmister has been co-opted onto the organisation's caretaker board as its chair and says reopening BP's Wellington office is likely...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 23 Feb 2015

Councillor Cooper Underfire for Facebook Comment
Links: Express
Violence claims met with surprise
The manager of the Auckland Pride Festival Glamstand is firmly denying allegations she assaulted protestors...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 23 Feb 2014

Israelis "not surprised" by Parade protest
Part of the Israeli entry in the Pride Parade The Israeli Embassy says its presence in last night's Pride Parade was not to make a political statement, but is not surprised there was a protest action against it...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 23 Feb 2013

Proud tickets still available over phone, in stores
The site selling tickets for tonight’s Proud party in Auckland is down, and people are being urged to call to make bookings...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 23 Feb 2012

Lisa-Michelle - Q12
Links: PrideNZ.com
Queen full of belief in Adam Lambert's talent
Adam Lambert Queen says Adam Lambert will be a “great interpreter” of Freddie Mercury’s songs when the American Idol contestant joins the group as its frontman, to headline rock festival Sonisphere...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 23 Feb 2011

Steamy Tri-Nations ends bear week
Mr Urge Bear 2011 runner-up Freezer Bear, US DJ Rotten Robbie and Arthur, Mr Urge Bear 2011 -Courtesy of Bear New Zealand...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 23 Feb 2010

Trans showgirl vomits on Susan Sarandon
Hollywood star Susan Sarandon was vomited on by a transgender burlesque showgal during a shocking New York City party at the weekend...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 23 Feb 2009

Two Oscars for Harvey Milk movie
The film story of assassinated gay politician Harvey Milk has been awarded two Oscars – including Best Actor for Sean Penn's starring role...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 23 Feb 2008

Sydney Mardi Gras Party tickets sold out
All 18,500 tickets for Sydney's 30th anniversary Mardi Gras Party next Saturday night have sold out, say organisers...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 23 Feb 2007

Life’s a drag!
Not only did Brendan Goudswaard hone his diva lip-synching skills at two High School talent quests, he even appeared in drag for his class photo and school ID...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 23 Feb 2005

The Lone Strangers?
I've been thinking about irate Independent Baptist Justin Pearce gatecrashing of Auckland's Big Gay Out where he raved muchly about sodomy, perversion etc...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 23 Feb 2003

Record profits from Heroic Gardens event
Auckland's Herne Bay House will receive a record $45,000 from this year's Heroic Gardens garden tour event, up from $35,000 last year...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 23 Feb 1987

Television news report: AIDS education programme in schools (United States of America)
Also includes a news item about the death of Andy Warhol. Eyewitness news, ref F92325.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound & Vision

Sat 23 Feb 1924

A headline in NZ Truth reads "The growth of degeneracy and sex crime - sterilisation proposed" (New Zealand)
Links: Papers Past

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