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Billy Porter was honored at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraiser, September 17, 2021 in West Hollywood, California.

Billy Porter Says He’s “No More Shamed” Since Disclosing His HIV

Actor and singer Billy Porter was honored at an Elizabeth Taylor AIDS fundraiser; his memoir “Unprotected,” arrives next month.
AIDSWatch participants rally outside the U.S. Capitol before lobbying members of Congress.

AIDSWatch 2021

The nation’s largest, constituent-based HIV advocacy event will be held September 27-28, 2021.
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National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day 2021

People 55 and older make up 37% of the U.S. HIV population. Most are undetectable. What’s more, PrEP use increased among this age group.
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Fall AIDSWatch 2021: What to Expect and How to Get Involved

The virtual HIV conference September 27 and 28 will focus on health care access, voting, quality of life and more. Here’s how to register.
Lil Nas X gives birth to “Montero” (and raises HIV funds) on September 17, 2021.

Lil Nas X’s Baby Registry Raises Funds for HIV Nonprofits

At the VMAs, Lil Nas X nodded to Southern folks living with HIV. Days later, the pop star gave birth to “Montero,” his debut album.
Carl Bean (left) and Paul Kawata

Remembering Carl

The late Archbishop Carl Bean was executive director of the Minority AIDS Project, the first minority-led HIV organization.
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National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day 2021

Take daily actions to support #NAIRHHA. For example: Advocate for HIV and hepatitis programs to include African dialects.

The Well Project Leadership Exchange Episode 3: Maria Mejia and Linda Scruggs

The third in our Leadership Exchange series features a discussion between Maria Mejia and Linda Scruggs.

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.

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

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

Spotlight on Bridgette Picou: Women Making a Difference

The Well Project interviews Bridgette Picou, CAB member and A Girl Like Me blogger, for our “Spotlight: Women Making a Difference” series.

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An image from the trailer for “My Faith. My Story.”

UPDATE: National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2021

You can now watch the short documentary-style film “My Faith. My Story.”—about HIV and religion in the South. Here’s how.

AIDS United Awards Grants to Eight Leaders Tackling HIV in the South

The eight grantees comprise the fourth cohort of the Southern HIV Impact Fund Leadership Development Program.

Nothing But the Truth

“To be Black, positive, and woman in the South is to be othered by others." Connie L Johnson shares a blog in honor of #SHAAD

This Gen Z Program for LGBTQ, Black and Latino Youth Aims to End HIV

Hurry! Advocates 18 to 24 years old can apply now to work with the Human Rights Campaign as peer facilitators to fight HIV and stigma.

Two Viruses, One Lifetime: How HIV Prepared Me for COVID-19

In an opinion piece HIV activist Orbit Clanton describes how he applies lessons learned from his past to the new pandemic.
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