William Ruto also blasted U.S. Supreme Court marriage ruling
First 'annual reminder' took place at Independence Hall on July 4, 1965
Advocates welcome announcement amid human rights concerns
Repeal of 1886 law sends ‘message’ to African countries
Protesters sat in intersection near White House
World Bank, other international groups reluctant to back LGBT efforts
Former president signed draconian statute last year
Ambassadors celebrated marriage ruling amid pockets of criticism
Police used tear gas, water cannons against participants
Navid Fernández Cabrera organized Havana event