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Peter Staley’s memoir, “Never Silent,” is released October 12, 2021.
How Peter Staley Kept AIDS Denialism Out of “Dallas Buyers Club”
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AIDS Memorial Quilt Once Again to Be Displayed in Person
Prisoner with handcuffed arms behind back, another jail transfer, criminal
New Guidance on Prosecuting HIV Crimes in New Jersey
Sample graphic from National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2021

National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day 2021

In 2019, Latinos made up 16% of the U.S. population but 29% of new HIV diagnoses.
Luke Grandis of VOCAL-NY speaks at HealNY event October 5, 2021.

$1.5B to Combat Opioid and Overdose Epidemics in New York State

The funding, which also supports harm reduction, arrives from the NY attorney general’s settlements with opioid manufacturers.
Massimo Caputi, PhD, in his lab at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida

What About Those Mysterious RNA Molecules Created by HIV?

Boosted by a Campbell Foundation grant, an HIV scientist is “exploring new ground” by studying these novel molecules.
From left: Patricia Fonzi, Rep. Brian Sims and artist Stephen Michael Haas in front of an HIV awareness mural at the Pennsylvania State Capitol building, October 2021.

An HIV Awareness Mural Goes Up at the Pennsylvania Capitol

The “Living a Positive Life” mural display kicks off “Take Control HIV,” a statewide campaign by five Pennsylvania groups.

COVID-19 Pandemic Had Disproportionate Impact on Black, American Indian and Latino Adults

Excess deaths by population were three to four times higher among Black and American Indian men and women.
Virginia Crane, MD, the public health director of Marion County, Indiana, at the Damien Center’s mobile unit, October 2021.

Mobile Unit Brings HIV, Hepatitis C and Syringe Services to Indiana [VIDEO]

The Damien Center in Indianapolis adds clean syringes to its harm reduction, HIV and hepatitis C efforts.
National Institutes of Health director Francis Collins, MD, PhD

Francis Collins to Step Down as Director of the National Institutes of Health

Collins has led the NIH under three presidents over more than 12 years.
HIV advocate Robert Suttle displays his driver’s license during an AIDS conference presentation

Supreme Court Declines Case of “SEX OFFENDER” Stamp on Driver’s Licenses

In 2020, a Louisiana court struck down a law requiring “sex offender” be stamped on IDs, including in HIV crimes; that ruling prevails.

“HIV/AIDS” Is Now “HIV” at Two Federal Health Agencies

The removal of “AIDS” from the names of two CDC HIV agencies coincides with structural changes.
A screenshot of speakers in a SYNC 2021 session about ending the epidemics through service providers.

Top Takeaways on HIV, Hepatitis C and LGBTQ Health From SYNC 2021

News and tweets from the SYNChronicity 2021 Conference on HIV, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections and LGBTQ health

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Staff from The Aliveness Project offer an on-site PrEP clinic at the Saloon in Minneapolis on September 18, 2021.

Free PrEP Clinic Offers HIV Prevention to Minnesotans

The Aliveness Project’s Thrive clinic in Minneapolis covers the cost of PrEP, lab tests and STI and HIV screenings.

Public Health Leader Will Be First African to Helm PEPFAR

John Nkengasong, MD, brings years of experience with U.S. and African policy to the role.
A sample of images you can download and share for #NGMHAAD

National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2021

Gay and bisexual men accounted for 69% of the total 36,801 new HIV diagnoses in 2019. To learn more, search #NGMHAAD.
Toni Newman, a transgender leader who has helmed several nonprofits in California

New Leadership and Consultants at the Black AIDS Institute

Toni Newman is the interim CEO of the Black AIDS Institute, and Kemal Atkins will serve as managing director. Consultants are also on board.
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