Laverne has mentioned Mobile in several interviews. In 2012, in "I'm From Driftwood," a series of stories from lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, she said that other children left her ...

Amy Sussman/WireImage Laverne Cox is opening up about her complex history with mom Gloria Cox. “My mom and I are really cool right now, but my mom was emotionally abusive when we were growing up ...

LGBTQ activist and actress Laverne Cox. (Photo by Jordan Tempo/Forbes) “It’s wild that I’m a black transgender woman who was born in Mobile, Alabama, raised by a single mother, and my life ...

For Cox, one of the most important hurdles was acceptance from her mom. “I always knew I liked boys, so I came out as gay first,” explains Cox, adding that this was not at all surprising news ...

Laverne Cox wasn't allowed to play with dolls growing up — now, she's getting one based on her. Barbie's newest friend, part of Mattel's Tribute Collection, honors the actress and LGBTQ rights ...

Laverne Cox needs just a moment. This morning, ... The actress had just gotten off the phone with her mom, whom she hopes to take as her Emmys date (she first asks when, exactly, ...

Waiting for Laverne Cox to enter the room. Marlo Mack As the mother of a young transgender child, my response to Caitlyn Jenner’s headline-grabbing announcement is a visceral one.

Laverne Cox hopes to inspire with life story 'It gives me hope that anything is possible,' Cox says about her recent success. By Associated Press 08/21/2014 04:45 PM EDT.

Laverne Cox is a Woman of the Year because... "Her unparalleled candor, courage, and eloquence have helped us understand a community that is far too often misunderstood. She teaches us that gender ...

Laverne Cox is getting her own Barbie doll! To celebrate her 50th birthday on May 29, the Emmy -award winning actor and LGBTQ+ activist is being honored with a Tribute Collection Barbie.