Critics contend measure would have allowed anti-LGBT discrimination
São Paulo has most LGBT-specific Carnival groups in the country
More than 200 people participated in annual event
Fabricio Alvarado highlighted opposition to landmark LGBT rights ruling
Hurricane destroyed Ricky Santiago's salon, damaged home
Friendship in minority communities takes on a greater responsibility
Health official in Atlanta had request denied for Publix employee
Centenarian among recipients of Waves Ahead aid
Bill's Kitchen had no electricity since September
Activists spoke at Creating Change conference in D.C.
