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The Global AIDS Response Has Lost a Great Champion

UNAIDS is deeply saddened at the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

2021 Was a Year of HIV Progress; Now Let’s Focus on PrEP Access

Two bills in Congress will establish PrEP programs to prevent HIV. They’re needed to address racial and ethnic disparities in the epidemic.
By Carl Schmid

POZ Awards 2021 / Winners

Here are the winners as voted by POZ readers!

A Proclamation on World AIDS Day 2021

President Biden urges Americans to remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS and to provide support to those living with HIV.
Jess and Kris contributed to this artwork for Dual Pandemics: Experience at the Intersection, PCAF’s 2021 World AIDS Day Community Art Project (on display at Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center).

Art as Activism

Creating beauty and exploring personal and collective themes of identity, commentary, narrative and transformation through art.
By Jill A. Frey
Tom Kirdahy remembering Terrence McNally at Playbill’s “Remember the Red Ribbon” 2021 live event.

Remembering Terrence McNally

Remarks by the spouse of the late playwright given at the live concert “Remember the Ribbon: A Tribute to World AIDS Day.”
By Tom Kirdahy

The Dangers of Corporatized Nonprofit Boards

A group of advocates call for transparency, accountability and real representation at U.S. HIV organizations.

Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice

In anticipation of World AIDS Day 2021, HIV.gov offers a roadmap to ending the HIV epidemic.
Timothy S. Jackson

Dear God, I’m Here

October 3 marks 12 years of living with HIV for the director of government relations of AIDS Foundation Chicago.
By Timothy S. Jackson

Financing Comprehensive PrEP Access to End the HIV Epidemic

Three HIV advocates argue for simplifying access to pre-exposure prophylaxis in the United States.
By Amy Killelea , Jeremiah Johnson and Derek Dangerfield

Fighting the Perpetuation of Homophobia and HIV Stigma

A deeper intersectional look into the DaBaby controversy from the perspective of a queer music industry veteran living with HIV.
By David Swartz

National Survey to Assess Attitudes on HIV Criminalization Among PLHIV

This study of people living with HIV is conducted by The Henne Group in conjunction with Sero Project along with a broad range of partners.
By The Sero Project
DaBaby performs at Rolling Loud Miami 2021

Black HIV Advocates Meet DaBaby: “Call Him in Instead of Calling Him Out”

The rapper spoke with representatives from dozens of organizations who signed an open letter to the artist.

Save the Black AIDS Institute: We the People Must Speak Up

A statement from the founder and former president and CEO of BAI.
By Phill Wilson
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