The Cuban parliament has just passed an historic change to the island's labor codes that put them above most states here in the U.S. They have … [Read more...] about Cuba Implements Protections For Workers Based On Orientation
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Diana Nyad Talks to CNN’s AC360 About Her Triumphant Cuba to Florida Swim: VIDEO
As Towleroad reported yesterday, out lesbian Diana Nyad completed an historic, epic swim from Havana, Cuba to Key West without the aid of a shark … [Read more...] about Diana Nyad Talks to CNN’s AC360 About Her Triumphant Cuba to Florida Swim: VIDEO
Mariela Castro Leads March Against Homophobia in Cuba: VIDEO
Mariela Castro led hundreds of people through the streets of Havana in a march against homophobia on Saturday, al Jazeera reports:People danced La … [Read more...] about Mariela Castro Leads March Against Homophobia in Cuba: VIDEO
Mariela Castro Visits Liberty Bell in Philadelphia: VIDEO
Cuban gay rights activist and daughter of President Raul Castro is in Philadelphia to pick up an award from Philadelphia's Equality Forum after a … [Read more...] about Mariela Castro Visits Liberty Bell in Philadelphia: VIDEO
State Department Reconsiders, Approves Mariela Castro for Visa to Pick Up Gay Rights Award
Last week I reported that Mariela Castro, the Cuban gay rights activist and daughter of President Raul Castro was being denied a visa to travel to … [Read more...] about State Department Reconsiders, Approves Mariela Castro for Visa to Pick Up Gay Rights Award
State Department Denies Mariela Castro Visa to Pick Up Gay Rights Award in Philadelphia
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
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