The Hill was swarming today. We kicked off the morning with a rally in front of the Capitol Building. People living with HIV, accomplices in the work, activists, lobbyists, CEOs, and politicians alike- all shouting: “SAVE HIV FUNDING!” “ACT UP! FIGHT AIDS!” Powerful speeches were given by long-term survivors of HIV, urging us all to …
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The heaviness got heavier today as we grappled with the reality of what a world without PEPFAR and USAID looks like for people living with HIV. 

I arrived to DC on the heels of the news that the HHS Office of Infectious Disease & HIV Policy as well as the HHS Office of Minority Health, the Data Division supporting Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, had just been eliminated.

Throughout history, we have relied on storytelling to shape the ways we navigate our journey through life.

Executive Director Adriana Adams shares her experience representing North Carolina as part of their AIDS Watch 2024 Southern Cohort.

Executive Director Adriana Adams shares her experience representing North Carolina as part of their AIDS Watch 2024 Southern Cohort.

Change happens when we all come together — and Executive Director Adriana Adams shares how you can throw a heart party to help end HIV.

Deonna Kelli Sayed, THP’s Grant Manager, shares on this blog how THP’s will be commemorating World AIDS Day differently than before.

Julie McKnight, longtime THP employee and Director of Services of THP High Point, shares some of her thoughts on past THP World AIDS Day events.

What does it mean to share a meal in Higher Ground’s welcome space where community members thrive? THP’s Grant Manager shares her experience.