Mariela Castro, the Cuban gay rights activist and daughter of President Raul Castro, is being honored at Philadelphia's Equality Forum but the … [Read more...] about State Department Denies Mariela Castro Visa to Pick Up Gay Rights Award in Philadelphia
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Cuba Elects First Trans Woman Lawmaker, Adela Hernandez
Adela Hernandez made history in Cuba this week after winning a municipal election and becoming the island's first transgendered elected official. … [Read more...] about Cuba Elects First Trans Woman Lawmaker, Adela Hernandez
Ahead Of Gay Pride, Cuban Activists Stage Kiss-In To Pressure Communist Government
LGBT activists in Cuba held a kiss-in yesterday to raise awareness of their continued oppression in the communist nation. They also presented … [Read more...] about Ahead Of Gay Pride, Cuban Activists Stage Kiss-In To Pressure Communist Government
Not All Gay Activists Cheering Mariela Castro’s U.S. Visit
Mariela Castro, daughter of current Cuban president Raul Castro and niece of infamous leader Fidel, traveled to the United States this week to fight … [Read more...] about Not All Gay Activists Cheering Mariela Castro’s U.S. Visit
Mariela Castro Leads Gay Rights Parade Through Streets Of Havana
Mariela Castro, noted sexologist and daughter of Cuban president Raul, led a gay rights march in Havana on Saturday. From the AP: The daughter of … [Read more...] about Mariela Castro Leads Gay Rights Parade Through Streets Of Havana
Independent Groups Hold Gay Pride ‘Stroll’ in Havana
A Gay Pride "stroll" organized by groups independent of Cuba's "pro-government LGBT groups controlled by Raúl Castro’s daughter … [Read more...] about Independent Groups Hold Gay Pride ‘Stroll’ in Havana
Cubans March For Gay Rights In Havana
The march took place as part of this weekend's International Day Against Homophobia. Hundreds of people took part in what is reported to be a … [Read more...] about Cubans March For Gay Rights In Havana
Mariela Castro Leads Gay Rights Conga Line in Havana
Mariela Castro, gay rights activist and daughter of President Raul Castro, led a gay rights street dance in Havana on Saturday:"Participants … [Read more...] about Mariela Castro Leads Gay Rights Conga Line in Havana
Mariela Castro on Same-Sex Marriage, HIV/AIDS, Gay Rights in Cuba
Russia Today has posted an informative and comprehensive interview with Mariela Castro, daughter of the nation's President Raul, and Director of the … [Read more...] about Mariela Castro on Same-Sex Marriage, HIV/AIDS, Gay Rights in Cuba
Report: Gay March Organizers, Beaten, Arrested by Police
Troubling reports in a release just sent out by Ambiente: "Today, June 25th, starting at ten o'clock, the first ever Cuban Gay Pride march under the … [Read more...] about Report: Gay March Organizers, Beaten, Arrested by Police