Orie Givens

A group in New York City mourned the loss of Kiwi Herring, a 30-year-old trans woman killed by police after allegedly attacking her neighbor and a police officer. Her family says that there is more to the story. 

A same-sex couple in Brazil notified Vatican City of the baptism of their three adopted children, but they never expected a response. 

Russians held a Pride rally in a free speech zone in Saint Petersburg, but police said they didn't have authorization. 

The newest Sesame Street character in Afghanistan has an important lesson to teach to boys about gender equality — just by loving his older sister. 

"Broadway's Favorite Ingenue" Barbara Cook, 89, died on Aug. 8 from respiratory failure. The Broadway community honors the legacy of her 60-plus year career. 

Around 1,500 Nepalis celebrated Pride this month in Kathmandu as they work to bring more visibility to LGBT rights.