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HIV Rates Are Very High Among Trans Women in San Francisco
“Four Corners” Network Launches to Address Trans Health
National Transgender HIV Testing Day 2016
National Transgender HIV Testing Day
MAC Viva Glam’s new campaign stars Winnie Harlow in an homage the first Viva Glam campaign

MAC AIDS Fund Kicks Off Its 25th Year With Big Transformations

Now called the MAC Viva Glam Fund, the U.S. foundation honors 10 groups with $25,000 grants.
Kenya Carlyle is a case manager at Pridelines

Meet Extraordinary Transgender Woman Kenya Carlyle

She trains similar women living with HIV to become Justice Advocates!
You can promote #NTHTD on social media

National Transgender HIV Testing Day 2019

Transgender women—notably, those who are Black and Latina—experience disproportionately high rates of HIV.
Mexico City

Reforms in Mexico Could Endanger Thousands Living With HIV

The country’s new administration is changing the way it buys medicines and funds clinics.
Lexi is an advocate from Michigan

A High Schooler’s Perspective (and Advice!) on Transgender Advocacy

April 18 marks National Transgender HIV Testing Day.
An image of Edward in “How to #GetTested (ASL)”

HIV Testing Basics—Presented in American Sign Language [VIDEO]

This mini-episode of “Kikis with Louie” ensures that more people have access to testing information.
AIDSWatch participants rally outside the U.S. Capitol before lobbying members of Congress.

This Is What Nearly 600 HIV Advocates Look Like on Capitol Hill

Check out these inspiring images from AIDSWatch 2019, including the three Positive Leadership Award honorees.
The report cover

Five Ways to Better Address the Health Care Needs of Transgender People

Plus other findings from “Breaking Barriers to Transgender Health Care,” a report from HIV-related health plan Amida Care

Those Harboring Stigma Toward PrEP May Be Less Likely to Take It

A study of young gay and bi men and trans women in Chicago found PrEP stigma was linked with lower rates of use of Truvada for prevention.

Why Don’t More Folks Take PrEP Where It’s Needed Most?

A closer look at the Deep South’s HIV prevention problem

Join The Well Project for our “Women, Gender, and Sexuality” webinar on March 12 #NWGHAAD

In honor of NWGHAAD, join The Well Project for their webinar, Women, Gender, and Sexuality: Identity, Attraction, Connection, and Community”

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Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference

One of the largest FREE trans-specific conferences in the world.

Why Jussie’s Lies Matter

The actor owes an apology to a lot of people—including me, a gay Black man.

African Americans Newly Diagnosed With HIV Engage in Partner Services

This involves helping clinicians or public health workers notify sex or needle-sharing partners that they may have been exposed to HIV.

Women’s Studies

March 10 marks National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. These reads offer related insights.
Advocates talk about Organizing to End Black HIV Now

Look Who’s Organizing to End Black HIV Now [VIDEO]

Southern nonprofit SBPAN launches a new awareness campaign and announces a network advisory council.
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