Comments come during week-long Africa trip
Critics of island's human rights record criticize organizers
Civil war has killed more than 200,000 people
The annual gala was held at Policy on Wednesday
Trans woman fears ‘death’ if returned to Honduras
Gay radio personality protested exclusion
Advances sought in Ark., Miss., Ala.
Trans activist flees to U.S. after mob attack, family rejection
Cites personal family matters as reason for departure
New book elevates Griffin, Mehlman, Olson, but ignores true pioneers
