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June 15, 2026

Access, Disability, and Equity in Sex Education

In recent decades, great strides have been made to ensure sex education programs are more inclusive of racial justice, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Still, these advances have not been sufficiently extended to people with disabilities. Sex education and prevention programming predominantl

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June 11, 2026

At The Cost of Survival Rally, Advocates Made the Stakes Plain: Cuts Cost Lives

AIDS United started Pride Month in June by gathering with partners, advocates, community members, health care providers, and people directly impacted by HIV at the U.S. Capitol for The Cost of Survival Rally — a powerful call to Congress to protect the programs that help people survive, stay healthy

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May 22, 2026

5 Strategies for Integrating Harm Reduction into Clinical Care

5 Strategies for Integrating Harm Reduction into Clinical Care Harm reduction is more than a clinical approach, it’s a philosophy rooted in respect, dignity, and tangible support. For healthcare providers, having honest conversations about substance use can feel challenging, but applying a harm redu

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May 13, 2026

National Coalition Announces Initiative to Help Community Pharmacies Expand HIV Prevention Services

Public health leaders from AIDS United, Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, the Black Public Health Academy, and the National Pharmaceutical Association announced this week a new initiative to help community pharmacies expand HIV prevention services in communities disproportionately

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April 10, 2026

Honoring NYHAAD Through Trans Youth Leadership and Innovation in HIV Advocacy

Each year on April 10, National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) serves as a vital reminder that the fight to end the HIV epidemic must center on the next generation. Currently, young people aged 13–24 account for approximately 20% of all new HIV diagnoses in the United States (CDC, 2023). With

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April 3, 2026

AIDS United Statement on the Release of President Trump’s FY27 Budget

AIDS United Statement on the Release of President Trump’s FY27 Budget WASHINGTON — On April 3, the Trump Administration released its Fiscal Year 2027 discretionary budget request. It makes clear, once again, that the health and well-being of Americans is not a governing priority. Instead, this propo

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March 30, 2026

AIDSWatch 2026 Galvanizes Hundreds of Advocates on Capitol Hill to Demand Action on HIV Epidemic

AIDSWatch 2026 Galvanizes Hundreds of Advocates on Capitol Hill to Demand Action on HIV Epidemic WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 30. 2026 AIDS United successfully concluded AIDSWatch 2026, the nation's largest annual HIV advocacy event, bringing nearly 600 advocates from 42 states and territories to Washin

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March 24, 2026

STATEMENT: AIDS United Applauds Governor DeSantis for Signing ADAP Emergency Funding Bill

WASHINGTON – March 24, 2026 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today signed HB 697 into law today, following changes to the state's AIDS Drug Assistance Program that removed nearly 16,000 people living with HIV from the program that ensures access to life-saving medication. “We applaud Governor DeSantis

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March 15, 2026

Florida Restores ADAP Access, But Our Fight Continues

Florida Restores ADAP Access, But Our Fight Continues AIDS United Urges Governor DeSantis To Sign the Urgent Legislation Into Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Miguel Ayala - communications@aidsunited.org (202) 876-2820 WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the Florida Legislature approved a key amendment from R

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March 11, 2026

AIDSWatch 2026 to Honor Congressional Champions and Bring Hundreds of HIV Advocates to Washington to Defend Progress, Demand Justice

AIDSWatch 2026 to Honor Congressional Champions and Bring Hundreds of HIV Advocates to Washington to Defend Progress, Demand Justice Conference and Congressional Reception to spotlight HIV policy leaders, urgent threats to care and prevention, and the voices of people living with HIV WASHINGTON — AI

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February 24, 2026

Ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union, AIDS United Says Public Health Funding Must Fully Invest in HIV Care and Prevention for All

Organization warns cuts to public health infrastructure, attacks on affordable coverage, and inequitable policies threaten progress toward ending the HIV epidemic WASHINGTON - Ahead of President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address tonight, AIDS United is calling on the administration and

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February 6, 2026

We Are Still Here: Black Power, HIV Justice, and the Work Ahead

On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we honor the lives, leadership, and legacy of Black people who have shaped the HIV response in this country, often in the face of profound neglect, hostility, and loss. This moment demands honesty. We are living through a political climate marked by coordina

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January 28, 2026

AIDS United Statement Condemning Ongoing Attacks on Immigrant Communities and Allies, and Urging Senate Action on Appropriations

AIDS United condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the relentless attacks on immigrant communities, allies, and our social fabric. In the wake of the senseless killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti this past weekend and Renee Good earlier this month, as well as the ongoing, brutal attacks on immigrants

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January 23, 2026

AIDS United Statement on Conferenced FY 2026 Labor-HHS-Education, and THUD Appropriations—Protecting Bipartisan Progress to End the HIV Epidemic

Washington, D.C. - AIDS United welcomes the HIV-focused investments included in the conference agreement covering the FY 2026 Labor-HHS-Education, and Transportation-HUD (THUD) appropriations bills. At a moment when communities are working to sustain hard-won momentum, these bills reflect the enduri

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January 14, 2026

AIDS United Condemns DeSantis Administration For Putting Tens of Thousands of Lives At Risk By Gutting Florida ADAP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIDS UNITED CONDEMNS DESANTIS ADMINISTRATION FOR PUTTING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF LIVES AT RISK BY GUTTING FLORIDA ADAP WASHINGTON, D.C. - AIDS United strongly condemns the Florida Department of Health’s decision, under Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration, to decimate Florida’s A

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January 14, 2026

FCAA Statement on the Impact of SAMHSA Grant Terminations

Funders Concerned About AIDS (FCAA) is alarmed by today’s announced termination of critical federal grants administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). These abrupt cuts — which reports indicate total nearly $2 billion in addiction, mental health, and commu

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January 12, 2026

AIDS United Announces AIDSWatch@Home 2025-2026 Grant Recipients

For Immediate Release - AIDS United Announces AIDSWatch@Home 2025-2026 Grant Recipients Contact - Miguel A. Ayala, Director of Communications, communications@aidsunited.org Washington, D.C., January 13, 2026 – AIDS United has selected eight organizations to receive grants of up to $15,000 each for t

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December 19, 2025

AIDS United welcomes Miguel A. Ayala (he/him/his) as director of communications.

AIDS United welcomes Miguel A. Ayala (he/him/his) as director of communications. Contact: communications@aidsunited.org Washington, D.C., December 19, 2026 -- Miguel A. Ayala is a strategic communications leader driven by a lifelong commitment to breaking down barriers, expanding opportunity, and co

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December 17, 2025

How Sweet it Feels: Reimagining HIV Care and Stigma for African Immigrant Women Living With HIV

Nationally, HIV incidence among African immigrants is six times higher than in the general population and nearly twice that of US-born Black individuals.1,2 According to research published by researchers Brisola Ojikutu and Chioma Nnaji, African immigrants are less likely to test for HIV and often p

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December 15, 2025

How Do We Win

We are at a pivotal moment for the HIV movement and for public health in America. For decades, political leaders disagreed on many things, but there was a broad understanding that protecting the nation’s health was a shared responsibility. Administrations were judged, in part, on how well they navig

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December 1, 2025

World AIDS Day Reflection & A Look Ahead: Building the Future of HIV Service Delivery Together

Every year, World AIDS Day invites us to honor the legacy of the HIV movement — the resilience, brilliance, and determination of communities who built systems of care long before the world invested in them. It is a moment to remember how far we’ve come, and to recommit to the work that still lies ah

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November 23, 2025

Investing in the Brilliance and Resilience of Transgender Futures

Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. On Transgender Day of Remembrance, AIDS United remember

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September 30, 2025

AIDS United Calls on Congress to Protect Affordable Healthcare and End the Shutdown

On October 1, 2025, the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach agreement on a continuing resolution to fund the government and protect affordable healthcare. This shutdown was entirely avoidable. It stems from the refusal of Congressional Republicans to work with their Democrati

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September 3, 2025

AIDS United's Melanated Movement Launches Advisory Council to Advance HIV Care and Prevention for Black Women

AIDS United’s Melanated Movement team is proud to announce the launch of the Melanated Movement Engagement Advisory Council, a group of women-identified leaders committed to reshaping the narrative around HIV care and prevention for both Cisgender and Transgender women. Rooted in the principles of V

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August 28, 2025

Grounded in Faith, Fighting for Justice: An Interview with Bishar Jenkins Jr.

August 29 marks National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to engage faith communities to raise awareness about HIV prevention, care, treatment and stigma. For this year’s NFHAAD, we spoke with Bishar Jenkins Jr., current AIDS United Board Member and recent graduate from Yale Divinity School, abou

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August 26, 2025

Connect with AIDS United at USCHA 2025!

AIDS United is excited to announce that we will be joining advocates, organizers, and community leaders at this year’s U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA) in Washington D.C.! We are honored to contribute to the program with a variety of sessions, workshops, and opportunities to connect. Our staff wi

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August 20, 2025

"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other" - Reflections from Southern HIV Impact Fund Leadership Program

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” John F. Kennedy said that both are equally necessary for success. To who this may concern, I have dedicated my life to uplifting and empowering others who have been affected and infected with HIV. I always want to look at people as people fi

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August 12, 2025

AIDS United Statement on The Escalating Attacks Against Our Communities

On August 11, 2025, President Trump announced that the federal government has declared a public safety emergency in Washington, DC, in response to falsehoods about violent crime in our nation’s capital. As in Los Angeles, he will call up National Guard troops and take control of the Metropolitan Pol

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August 8, 2025

Partnership to End HIV, STD, and Hepatitis Calls For Immediate Release of Ryan White Part F Funding

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis is deeply concerned about recent reports that the Trump Administration is planning to unlawfully prevent the disbursement of already Congressionally appropriated Fiscal Year 2025 funding to Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F grantees. Such an action wo

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August 6, 2025

"A milestone in my leadership journey" - Reflections from Southern HIV Impact Fund Leadership 2024 Cohort

To whom this may concern, Reflecting on my experience at the Leadership Development Retreat through AIDS United in September, I am filled with gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose. The tailored programming, specifically designed for the work that we do, made the retreat feel deeply personal and

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August 1, 2025

Round 16: Call for Pre-Applications for the Harm Reduction Future Fund

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C., August 1, 2025 - AIDS United's Harm Reduction team is requesting submissions for their 16th grant cycle. The Harm Reduction Futures Fund (HRFF) is a collaborative grantmaking initiative that seeks to reduce the health, psychosocial, and socioeconomic dispariti

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July 25, 2025

AIDS United Statement on Trump Administration Executive Order Targeting Homeless Individuals and People Living With Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder

There is an old adage that says that the worth of a nation can be derived not from how it treats those who are blessed with abundance, but by how it treats the vulnerable and suffering among us. If there is any truth in that proverb, then it cannot be denied that America is in danger of losing its v

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July 23, 2025

Why The HALT Fentanyl Act Won’t Halt Overdose Deaths

There is no simple way to end the overdose crisis in America. The policy decisions and societal factors that led to the five-fold increase in overdose deaths since the turn of the century are many and complex, and so are the solutions. If we want to turn the tide on the overdose epidemic, it is impe

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July 22, 2025

Movement Talks: A Conversation with Lacretia Springer

I met Lacretia Springer in the Spring 2023 at Southern HIV Impact Fund. Her smile welcomed me while her open arms waited for me to arrive. Lacretia was a woman with vibrance and authority. She showed me all the things I could dream of being as I matured. She was a joy to speak and laugh with, while

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July 3, 2025

AIDS United welcomes Carl Baloney, Jr. as its president and Chief Executive Officer

Washington, D.C., July 3, 2025 — AIDS United welcomed its new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Carl Baloney, Jr., on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The AIDS United Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Baloney at its January 2025 board of trustees meeting, following an extensive and d

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June 27, 2025

AIDS United Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Kennedy v. Braidwood

For Immediate Release CONTACT: Christina Adeleke, cadeleke@aidsunited.org; communications@aidsunited.org Washington, D.C., June 27, 2025 - Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the Kennedy v. Braidwood (formerly known as Braidwood v. Becerra) case - finding that the U.S. Preventive Se

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June 23, 2025

AIDS United to Host Inaugural Legacy Tribute Honoring Jesse Milan Jr. and Welcoming CEO Carl Baloney Jr.

AIDS United to Host Inaugural Legacy Tribute Honoring Jesse Milan Jr. and Welcoming New President/CEO Carl Baloney Jr. At a time of historic funding cuts, AIDS United invites the community to come together and recommit to the fight against HIV. June 23, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. — AIDS United is honore

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June 20, 2025

An Open Letter To Congress From AIDS United’s Public Policy Council Concerning Threats To Domestic HIV Prevention

To the Members of the 119th Congress: Ending the HIV epidemic in the United States is an ambitious but achievable goal. With sustained investment in HIV research, prevention, treatment, and care, we can live in a world with no deaths from AIDS-related illnesses, no new HIV transmissions, and univers

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June 18, 2025

AIDS United Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in L.W. v. Skrmetti/U.S. v. Skrmetti

For Immediate Release CONTACT: Christina Adeleke, cadeleke@aidsunited.org; communications@aidsunited.org Washington, D.C., June 18, 2025 – Today, the Supreme Court issued its decision in L.W. v. Skrmetti/U.S. v. Skrmetti, leaving in place Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming hormonal therapies for tr

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June 17, 2025

AIDS United Statement on the Senate’s Budget Reconciliation Proposal

For Immediate Release CONTACT: Christina Adeleke, cadeleke@aidsunited.org; communications@aidsunited.org Washington, DC., - Last night, the U.S. Senate released sections of its reconciliation bill - outlining their plan for slashing Medicaid to pay for massive tax breaks for the ultra-rich and large

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June 12, 2025

AIDS United CEO-Elect Carl Baloney, Jr. Joins Senate Democrats for Pride 2025 Strategy Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Christina Adeleke, cadeleke@aidsunited.org; communications@aidsunited.org AIDS United CEO-Elect Carl Baloney, Jr. Joins Senate Democrats for Pride 2025 Strategy Meeting Washington, D.C., June 11, 2025 — Carl Baloney, Jr., CEO-elect of AIDS United, joined Democratic U.S

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June 5, 2025

Medicaid on the Brink: What Cuts Mean for HIV Long-Term Survivors

Every year, on June 5th, we honor HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD). Held on the anniversary of the first official scientific report of AIDS cases by the CDC in 1981, HLTSAD is a day to remind us all of those we’ve lost and those we continue fighting for. HIV long-term survivors, define

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May 27, 2025

PACHA Members Advocate to Sec. Kennedy for Continued Investment in HIV Funding Ahead of Senate Hearing

For Immediate Release CONTACT: Christina Adeleke, cadeleke@aidsunited.org; communications@aidsunited.org PACHA Members Advocate to Sec. Kennedy for Continued Investment in HIV Funding Ahead of Senate Hearing Washington, D.C., May 27, 2025 – On May 14, 2025, several members of the Presidential Adviso

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May 22, 2025

House Passes Largest Medicaid Cut in History; Senate Must Reject Bill

Early this morning, after days of backroom deals and middle-of-the-night debates, the House of Representatives passed a bill that includes the largest Medicaid cuts in history. The bill passed 215-214, with two Republicans¹ opposing the bill for not cutting deeply enough into the nation’s safety net

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May 16, 2025

The Partnership to End the HIV, STI, and Hepatitis Epidemics Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Partnership to End the HIV , STI, and Hepatitis Epidemics Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements Washington, D.C. — The Partnership to End the HIV , STI, and Hepatitis Epidemics—a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coaliti

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May 16, 2025

AIDS United HBCU Spring Tour

Last April, We Are United, A program initiative of AIDS United travel across four southern Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) for AIDS United's HBCU Spring Tour to commemorate National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on April 10 and National Transgender HIV Awareness Day on April 18. The

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May 12, 2025

AIDS United Statement on the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Budget Reconciliation Proposal

Late Sunday night - Mother’s Day - the House Energy & Commerce Committee released its proposal for slashing Medicaid to pay for massive tax breaks for the ultra-rich and large corporations. Despite what we heard in news reports about Congressional leaders not pursuing the most controversial cuts

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April 29, 2025

How the HIV Community Has Responded to Trump's First 100 Days in Office

In the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency, we have witnessed the rash and dangerous actions of this administration. Many of our communities have been singled out, funding has been eliminated, and our country’s public health infrastructure has been undermined. Our community has not taken these acti

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April 15, 2025

AIDS United, The Collective Good and Gilead Sciences Relaunch the Sector Transformation Initiative to Strengthen the HIV Sector

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIDS United, The Collective Good and Gilead Relaunch the Sector Transformation Initiative to Strengthen the HIV Sector April 14, 2025, Washington, D.C. —AIDS United (AU), in partnership with The Collective Good (TCG) and with generous support from GILEAD Sciences, is proud to a

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March 21, 2025

Pocan, Kelly, Gillibrand, Merkley Urge Trump to Fully Fund HIV/AIDS Prevention

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), along with Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), led a bicameral letter with 97 of their colleagues to President Trump urging him to maintain CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention. If the Divis

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March 20, 2025

The Partnership to End HIV, STD and Hepatitis' Statement in Response to Threats Posed to HIV Funding

The Partnership to End HIV, STD, and Hepatitis, five of the nation’s leading organizations focused on ending the HIV, STD, and hepatitis epidemics in the United States – AIDS United, NASTAD, the National Coalition of STD Directors, NMAC, and The AIDS Institute – today issued the following statement

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March 12, 2025

HIV Advocates Mobilize on Capitol Hill to Protect Lifesaving Programs

For Immediate Release HIV Advocates Mobilize on Capitol Hill to Protect Lifesaving Programs Over 500 advocates are expected to gather in Washington, D.C. for AIDSWatch to advocate for HIV programs and policy priorities. March 12, 2025, Washington, D.C. – AIDSWatch, the oldest and largest constituent

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March 5, 2025

Conexiones Positivas Fund awards $390,000 in grants to Latine-led organizations

The Conexiones Positivas Fund (CPF), a program of AIDS United, is proud to announce its fourth cohort of grantee partners for the 2025 funding cycle. Seven organizations were awarded $390,000 through a combination of CPF’s Caminos Fund and Desarrollo Fund to support general operations and sustainabi

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February 20, 2025

AIDS United Announces CEO Retirement and Successor Named

For Immediate Release Feb. 20, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. — After four decades of unwavering commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS, Jesse Milan Jr.'s journey began with a personal experience and evolved into a relentless dedication to community impact. Jesse Milan Jr., J.D., president and chief execu

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February 7, 2025

Reigniting, Sustaining, and Strengthening Communities and Coalitions for the Fight of Our Lives

As we observe National HIV/AIDS Awareness Month and Black History Month this February, we are reminded that our fight is not just for access to life-saving medicines or groundbreaking policies—it’s for the rights, freedom, and dignity of every person, regardless of their HIV status. This month, AIDS

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January 21, 2025

AIDS United Statement on Recent Federal Policy Changes

AIDS United remains steadfast in our mission to end the HIV epidemic in the United States. Our country has new presidential-issued policy changes that restrict federal support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and redefine gender classifications. These shifts threaten to exacerb

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January 21, 2025

A United Call to Action for This Consequential Moment in Our Nation’s Democracy

This week marked a significant moment in our nation’s history as we witnessed the 60th inaugural ceremony, a symbol of democratic continuity, while simultaneously honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King’s work serves as a powerful reminder that democracy and civic en

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January 16, 2025

AIDS United thanks Francisco Ruiz for his service as director of the Office of National AIDS Policy

In April 2024, AIDS United eagerly welcomed Francisco Ruiz to his new position as the director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP). Last Friday was Ruiz’s final day as the Director and while his departure from this role is met with great sorrow, we look forward to continuing the

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January 13, 2025

Meet the New Members of the 119th Congress

In the upcoming days, we will welcome the new members of the 119th Congress all with varied backgrounds and experiences that will undoubtedly aid in our collective goal to end the HIV epidemic in the United States. The challenges we face in our journey to reach our goals are numerous, from attempts

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January 7, 2025

AIDS United hosts HIV advocacy fireside chat: Insights from Carl Baloney Jr. and Robert Suttle

  AIDS United hosts HIV advocacy fireside chat: Insights from Carl Baloney Jr. and Robert Suttle January 7, 2025, Washington, D.C. – AIDS United is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the fireside chat, “The Future of HIV Advocacy: Visionary Pathways for the Next Administration,” fea

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December 19, 2024

AIDS United premieres “Progress and Promise” Fireside Chat Featuring Dr. Laura Cheever

  December 19, 2024, Washington, D.C. – AIDS United is proud to release the premiere of their year-end conversation, “Progress and Promise: Honoring Dr. Laura Cheever and the Legacy of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program,” a fireside chat with Dr. Laura Cheever, Associate Administrator of the HIV/A

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December 5, 2024

Policy Update: U.S. v. Skrmetti at Supreme Court

On December 4, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case U.S. v. Skrmetti. Families, doctors, and the United States (under the Biden Administration) is asking the court to strike down Tennessee’s ban on hormone therapy for transgender youth. There is a lot of false and politically char

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December 1, 2024

AIDS United Calls on Current and Future Administrations to Commit to Ending the HIV Epidemic on Worlds AIDS Day

In honor of this Worlds AIDS Day, AIDS United alongside 57 advocacy organizations sent a letter to the Biden administration thanking them for the gains they have made in pursuit of achieving the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy over the past four years and urging the next Administration to pr

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November 12, 2024

AIDS United Mourns the Loss of A. Cornelius Baker, Visionary Leader in HIV/AIDS Advocacy and Health Equity

It is with profound sadness that AIDS United joins the HIV community in mourning the passing of A. Cornelius Baker, an extraordinary advocate whose dedication and compassion transformed the landscape of HIV/AIDS advocacy and health equity. Cornelius’s contributions, spanning many decades, reshaped H

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November 6, 2024

AIDS United Calls for Vigilance as Political Landscape Shifts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIDS United Calls for Urgent Action in the First 100 Days of the New Administration. Contact: D. D'Ontace Keyes, communications@aidsunited.org Washington, D.C., November 6, 2024 — Every election changes the political landscape. These changes will impact the ways we advocate and

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November 5, 2024

New Funding Opportunity Through the Conexiones Positivas Fund/Nueva oportunidad de financiamiento a través del Fondo Conexiones Positivas

With the generous support of ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action Grant Program, AIDS United has announced two funding opportunities through the Conexiones Positivas Fund. For the 2024-2025 grant cycle: $90,000 in funding is available through the Caminos Fund, a project of the Conexiones Positivas Fund

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October 31, 2024

AIDS United and Public Policy Council Undergo Second Racial Justice Assessment with the Racial Justice Index

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIDS United and Public Policy Council Undergo Second Racial Justice Assessment with the Racial Justice Index Contact: D. D'Ontace Keyes, communications@aidsunited.org Washington, D.C., October 31, 2024 — AIDS United, alongside its Public Policy Council (PPC), has launched the 2

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October 16, 2024

HIV Community Prepares for 2024 Election at Fall AIDSWatch

On Oct. 7, 2024, AIDS United and the AIDSWatch Planning Partners - the U.S. People Living with HIV Caucus and the Harvard Law School Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation - brought together 200 participants for the fifth annual Fall AIDSWatch event. Participants heard from community members an

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October 15, 2024

Remembering Pedro Zamora during Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize the contributions and achievements of the Hispanic community. Within our work at AIDS United, we remember Cuban-American immigrant, advocate and educator Pedro Zamora, who remains a resounding name within our community. On National Latinx AIDS Awareness

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October 3, 2024

Igniting State-Level HIV/AIDS Advocacy: AIDSWatch@Home

In the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS, advocacy and policy work cannot wait for national efforts. Change must start at the state level. This is where AIDSWatch@Home steps in. A key initiative led by AIDS United, AIDSWatch@Home is designed to promote and raise public awareness by engaging local orga

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September 5, 2024

Where to find AIDS United at USCHA 2024

AIDS United team is excited to attend this year's the United States Conference on HIV/AIDS in New Orleans from September 12-15, 2024. With a host of activities, including institutes, poster presentations, workshops, and events, as well as our presence at the USCHA exhibit hall, please check out our

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August 30, 2024

International Overdose Awareness Day 2024

Every year on August 31st, we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, the world’s largest campaign to bring attention to the loss of friends and family to drug overdose and to encourage all to take action to end overdose. At AIDS United, we recognize that our work to end the HIV epidemic is

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August 29, 2024

Faith and Advocacy: A Conversation with Lauren Banks

Faith and HIV advocacy have long been intertwined, and in honor of National Faith HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NFHAAD), AIDS United is taking the opportunity to engage the two and work towards an end to HIV stigma and discrimination. First observed in 2017, NFHAAD is an opportunity for people of di

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August 21, 2024

AIDS United welcomes Dr. Jirair Ratevosian to the board of trustees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIDS United welcomes Dr. Jirair Ratevosian to the board of trustees Contact: D. D’Ontace Keyes communications@aidsunited.org Washington, D.C., August 21, 2024 - The AIDS United board of trustees is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jirair Ratevosian to the Board, effecti

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August 14, 2024

AIDS United Continues Its Agenda and Advocacy for Older Adults Living with HIV

Through the generous support of GILEAD Sciences, AIDS United Public Affairs and Policy Division is excited to continue its critical policy and advocacy agenda to address the needs of older adults living with HIV. AIDS United’s HIV and Aging Project aims to advance federal and state advocacy, educate

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August 8, 2024

AIDS United Receives Significant Funding to Bolster HIV Programs and Advocacy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIDS United Receives Significant Funding to Bolster HIV Programs and Advocacy Contact: D. D’Ontace Keyes communications@aidsunited.org Washington, D.C. - AIDS United is proud to announce the awarding of several major grants totaling nearly $3.75 million to support and expand ou

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August 1, 2024

[UPDATED] Round 15: Now Accepting Pre-Applications for the Harm Reduction Future Fund

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Round 15: Now Accepting Pre-Applications for the Harm Reduction Future Fund Contact: D. D’Ontace Keyes communications@aidsunited.org WASHINGTON, D.C. - AIDS United's Harm Reduction team is now accepting pre-applications for grant round 15. The Harm Reduction Futures Fund (forme

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July 30, 2024

2024 Southern HIV Impact Fund Announces 2024 Fellows

We are thrilled to celebrate our 2024 Southern HIV Impact Fund (SHIF) Fellows: Bianka Decilia and Nizejai Anderson from Fayetteville State University's School of Social Work! The Southern HIV Impact Fund (SHIF) is dedicated to funding HBCUs and providing them with the resources necessary to contribu

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July 23, 2024

AIDS United mourns the passing of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)

Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) passed away on July 19, 2024. She leaves behind a mountain of advocacy work, often inspired by her religious dedication. An early advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Jackson Lee was a key figure in launching the U=U National Task Force and ensuring people living with

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July 22, 2024

AIDS United's at the 25th International AIDS Conference in Munich

AIDS United Staff and Board of Trustees traveled to Munich this week for the International AIDS Conference (IAS), presented by the International AIDS Society. The IAS has been at the center of the HIV response since 1985, bringing about global solidarity. IAS reminds us progress happens when science

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July 15, 2024

Melanated Movement Welcomes 2024 – 2026 Grantees!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIDS United's Melanted Movement Initiative Announces 2024 Grantees Contact: Carli Gray (cgray@aidsunited.org) WASHINGTON, D.C. - AIDS United is proud to announce the 2024 grantees for the Melanated Movement Fund. This fund is an initiative supporting tailored strategies to addr

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July 11, 2024

Recent Court Rulings May Reshape Healthcare Landscape for the HIV Community

Over the past few weeks, the Supreme Court and various lower courts have issued important rulings and decisions that will, if they have not already, impact the lives of people living with HIV. Below you will find brief summaries of these cases and their impact on people living with HIV. AIDS United

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June 26, 2024

Transgender Leadership Initiative announces 2024-2025 cohort

AIDS United’s Transgender Leadership Initiative (TLI) is announcing the newest cohort for the 2024-2025 cycle. The 10 announced members will begin taking part in an 8-month leadership development program, consisting of funding and training sessions aimed at emerging trans people of color (TPOC) prof

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June 26, 2024

Pride 2024 - Present and Purposed

Now is a crucial time to advocate for queer rights, especially for queer peoples living with HIV. HIV criminalization remains a very real threat, in addition to nearly 600 pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in statehouses across the country. Now is a crucial time to advocate for queer rights, especia

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June 26, 2024

House appropriations bills would devastate efforts to end the HIV epidemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House appropriations bill would devastate efforts to end the HIV epidemic Contact: D. D’Ontace Keyes (communications@aidsunited.org) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee and the Transportation, Housi

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June 24, 2024

AIDS United’s Southern HIV Impact Fund Opens Pre-Applications for up to 60k in Grants

With support from Gilead Sciences, ViiV Healthcare, and a generous anonymous donor, the Southern HIV Fund (SHIF), administered through AIDS United, has announced pre-applications are open for the 2024-2025 grantmaking cycle. This is part of a multi-stage process to select between 20 and 25 community

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June 20, 2024

STI Engage

STI Engage 2024 is known as the place for sexual health professionals to hear from national leaders in government, researchers, clinicians,as well as their own peers. The conference, as always, featured top-notch production and game-changing content. With it being in Washington, D.C. this year, the

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June 18, 2024

Discussing innovations in HIV prevention with Filipinx activist and artist Niccolò Cosme

May 19 marked National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NAPIHAAD). NAPIHAAD is observed annually as a day to raise awareness and promote action to address HIV among Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities nationwide. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease

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June 18, 2024

What We Can Accomplish: An Interview with Lifetime Survivors

On June 5, we commemorated HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD). First observed in 2014, this day is dedicated to honoring long-term survivors of HIV and increasing awareness about their needs, challenges, and journeys. June 5 was chosen for this annual observance as it marks the anniversa

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June 11, 2024

Bringing HIV Care to the Caribbean

During this year’s National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we spoke with two HIV healthcare providers in the Caribbean that have worked with the Northeast/Caribbean AIDS Education & Training Center (NECA AETC) to learn about the state of HIV care and access in the Caribbean. In Septe

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June 11, 2024

2024 SHIF Leadership Development Cohort

AIDS United’s Southern HIV Impact Fund (SHIF) is introducing their 2024 Leadership Development Cohort to the world. This cohort represented the next generation of HIV Advocacy in the American South, where HIV rates remain higher than other places in the nation. Chosen cohorts will gain development e

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June 4, 2024

HIV And Aging Going Forward: A Conversation with Ronald Johnson

Since its dedication in 2014, June 5 has come to be known as HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day. This day, selected due to its historical importance as the date of the first CDC report on HIV/AIDS in 1981, is an opportunity to honor long-term survivors of HIV, a group whose definition often varie

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June 4, 2024

Call for to Join the Southern HIV Community Advocacy Council

Southern HIV Impact Fund is looking for a small diverse group of individuals interested in serving the South Applications are due on June 24, 2024, at 11:59 PM Central Time. About AIDS United: AIDS United is a nonprofit organization that works to end the HIV epidemic in the United States through str

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May 31, 2024

Supporting Sex Ed for All to End the HIV Epidemic

Ending the HIV epidemic requires the implementation of HIV prevention strategies that educate youth on HIV. Through the application of evidence-based, equitable, and culturally competent sex education, we can continue towards our goal of ending the HIV epidemic while equipping young people with the

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May 28, 2024

AIDS United Calls for Increased Funding to End the HIV Epidemic

Contact: Drew Gibson, Director of Advocacy dgibson@aidsunited.org During last year’s Congressional appropriations cycle, HIV advocates were forced to fight back against the steepest and most damaging cuts to federal HIV funding that had ever been proposed. House Republicans had called for over $767

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May 23, 2024

Uplifting Asian and Pacific Island Communities: A Conversation with Keiva Lei Cadena

National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, initially created by the Banyan Tree Project and the San Francisco Community Health Center on May 19, 2005, is a day to raise awareness of the impact of HIV on Asian and Pacific Islander communities. During NAPIHAAD, we recognize ongoing ef

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May 21, 2024

AIDS United on the Newly Released CDC HIV Surveillance Report

The CDC’s newly released surveillance report indicates both promising trends for ending the HIV epidemic while also highlighting areas where more investment is needed. The data clearly shows that our efforts to end the HIV epidemic are working in many areas, but the persistence of long-standing raci

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April 23, 2024

The Conexiones Positivas Fund awards $150,000 in grants to seventeen organizations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Conexiones Positivas Fund awards $150,000 in grants to seventeen organizations Contact: Christopher J. Cuevas (ccuavas@aidsunited.org) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Conexiones Positivas Fund is proud to announce its third cohort of grantees for the 2024 funding cycle. This is the

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April 22, 2024

HIV and Transgender People

In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that transgender people made up 2% of the nearly 37,000 new HIV diagnoses in the United States and dependent areas (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022). To address these concerning statistics, AIDS United brought to

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April 18, 2024

National Transgender HIV Testing Day: Meet TLI Grantee The Aliveness Project

April 18 marks National Transgender HIV Testing Day (NTHTD), a day recognizing the need for routine HIV testing and continued access to HIV prevention and treatment services for transgender and nonbinary people. During this year’s NTHTD, we spoke with 2022-2023 Transgender Leadership Initiative gran

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