Brazilian organization: Grassroots advocacy crucial to defending LGBTQ+ rights
Opposition presidential candidate fled country on Sept. 7
Event took place before Pride Month reception
WHO on May 17, 1990, declassified homosexuality as a mental illness
Wednesday marks five years since Blade reporter detained in Cuba
Antony Blinken reiterates criticism of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act
Ned Price is gay
State Department has not said whether LGBTQ+ rights specifically raised
US has sanctioned government officials over law
Hearing is slated to begin on Dec. 11
