National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Women Play a Crucial Role in Ending the Epidemic
Men often represent the face of HIV, with men of color being the most affected population in the U.S. However, one in four people living…
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Rising to the Challenge
It has been a challenging year for the health of our nation, particularly for communities of color. The COVID-19 pandemic is shining a harsh light…
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Black History Month: Recommitting to Continue the Fight to Dismantle Systemic Racism and Injustice
As we celebrate Black History Month 2021, we must reflect on the turbulent, sobering events that have taken place in this country since last February….
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Change Only Comes Through Continuous Struggle
As we observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year on Monday, January 18, we must consider it in the context of the turbulent, sobering…
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World AIDS Day: Maintaining Momentum to End the Epidemic
World AIDS Day is Tuesday, December 1, an international day of observance focused on increasing awareness and knowledge of HIV and AIDS, speaking out against…
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Fighting Against Transgender Violence and Discrimination: Trans Awareness Week
Though the fight for recognition, acceptance, and equality of transgender Americans is making progress, there is still much more to be done. Despite New York…
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PrEP Aware Week: Be Part of the Solution
PrEP Aware Week, launched in 2019 by the New York State Department of Health’s AIDS Institute, is taking place in a very different climate this…
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National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: The Importance of Education and Outreach
The HIV/AIDS epidemic has had a devastating impact on Latinx communities across the country, and it continues to be a threat. The most recent statistics…
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National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Stopping HIV Together
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the U.S. population, and the effects are far-reaching. With several health centers closed and/or with reduced…
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Get Out the Vote! Now is the Time to Make Your Voice Heard
On November 3, we will elect a President and members of Congress. With the current far-reaching implications of systemic racism, recent attempts to rollback LGBTQ…
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