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TIME examines transgender rights as ‘America’s next civil rights frontier’
Transgender activist and “Orange is the New Black” star Laverne Cox graces the cover of TIME this week as the magazine examines “the radical rise in awareness of transgender Americans and how this movement is reshaping our definitions of gender.”
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George Takei presented with GLAAD award for promoting LGBT equality
NEW YORK — Actor and LGBT rights activist George Takei was presented with the Vito Russo award at the 25th annual GLAAD Media Awards ceremony in New York on Saturday night.
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Jennifer Lopez, Laverne Cox honored with GLAAD Media Awards
Jennifer Lopez and Laverne Cox were honored with GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday, saluting what GLAAD calls fair, accurate and inclusive representation in media of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives.
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As gay rights progress, many hurdles ahead for transgender rights movement
NEW YORK — As gays and lesbians rack up victories in their quest for marriage equality and other rights, transgender Americans are following in their path — hopefully, but less smoothly.
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An Interview with ‘Orange Is The New Black’ star Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox carries a powerful presence. Tall, long flowing hair, pouting lips, and a gaze that looks both daunting and welcoming at the same time. But don’t her looks fool you, Alabama born, this girl is a sweet-southerner at heart — and, Laverne is transgender.
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True transgender story: Laverne Cox, ‘I’m from Mobile, Ala.’
Laverne Cox remembers the bullying she experienced as a child, and how it’s similar to the transphobia she experiences as an adult.