In recognition of World AIDS Day, Howard Brown Health, the Midwest’s leading health center dedicated to inclusive care, hosted its annual World AIDS Day commemoration, Legacy & Liberation II, on Sunday, December 7 at Gallery Guichard. The event brought together community members, LGBTQ+ advocates, healthcare leaders, and longtime HIV activists to honor the legacy of the HIV/AIDS movement and recommit to advancing prevention, treatment, and equitable access to care. The free event, hosted in partnership with Life Is Work, featured a fireside chat with Dr. Travis Gayles (Howard Brown Health), Carl Baloney Jr. (AIDS United), and R. Wayne Woodson (NAESM Inc.). The conversation explored the legacy of HIV/AIDS activism in Black and LGBTQ+ communities, current barriers and policy shifts that impact care and prevention, and the role of healthcare providers and community organizations in ending the HIV epidemic. Attendees also experienced live performances and the presentation of three Legacy & Liberation Awards honoring Jerry Berry (The Reunion Project), NMAC’s Elevate Training Program, and HIV advocates Chatrivia and Curtis Nugin for their leadership and advocacy in the HIV/AIDS community.

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