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💡 Have a vision for AIDSWatch 2027? We're looking for abstract submissions! 💡 If you're doing work around Legislative and Legal Advocacy, Whole Person Health and Community Care, Movement Building, Syndemics and Comorbidities, or Community Leadership — this is your moment. Submit an abstract and lead a workshop that will equip advocates with the tools, knowledge, and strategies they need to drive real change in their communities. 📋 Abstract deadline: November 13, 2026 Ready to lead? Submit today aidsunited.org/our-work/aids…! #AIDSWatch #HIVAdvocacy #CommunityPower #EndTheEpidemic

Who taught you how to become a Black gay man? For some of us, it was family. For others, friends, lovers, chosen family — or simply figuring it out on our own. In Episode 2 of Mask’d Confessionals, “Boys to Men: Coming of Age,” we talk about growing up, masculinity, identity, first experiences, loneliness, and the lessons that shaped us. 🎙️ Episode 2 is out now. Watch. Listen. Share. aidsunited.org/maskdconfessi… #MaskdConfessionals #BlackGayMen #BlackQueerMen #AIDSUnited

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Still thinking about applying to AIDSWatch@Home? Now's the time to act. We're awarding grants of up to $15,000 to approximately eight organizations for a nine-month program that will strengthen your organizing power and help you engage decision-makers in your community. If you meet the eligibility criteria and you're ready to lead policy-driven work where you are, we encourage you to apply. Have questions? Reach out — we're here to support you. ⏰ Deadline: October 30th at 6:00 PM ET Apply at bit.ly/aidswatch-at-home #AIDSWatchAtHome #CommunityOrganizing #HIVAdvocacy #AIDSUnited

⏰ Time is running out to apply for an AIDSWatch 2027 scholarship! March 15-17, 2027 in Washington, DC — advocates from across the nation will gather for AIDSWatch, the largest constituent-driven federal HIV advocacy event. Scholarships are available to support advocates who are ready to show up, speak out, and demand change. If you're living with HIV, working in HIV prevention or care, or organizing in your community, this is your moment. 📅 Deadline: November 2, 2026 Apply now and join the movement! aidsunited.org/our-work/aids… #AIDSWatch2027 #HIVAdvocacy #EndTheEpidemic

Considering applying for AIDSWatch@Home? Bring your application questions to AIDS United’s applicant office hours today, Monday, October 26, from 12–1 PM ET Register: form.jotform.com/26277375902… Participation is optional and will not affect funding decisions.

🗳️ TODAY is #VoteEarlyDay! Your voice matters. Your vote matters. And today, you can make it count on your own schedule — no lines, no stress, no excuses. We're calling on everyone in our community to show up early and vote early. Make your plan. Cast your ballot. Help someone else do the same. Find out where, when, and how to vote at VoteEarlyDay.org. This is your moment. Don't wait. #VoteEarlyDay #VotingIsAMust #VoteReady

Questions about the AIDSWatch@Home funding opportunity? Join AIDS United for applicant office hours today, Friday, October 23, from 10–11 AM ET Register: form.jotform.com/26277375902… Participation is optional and will not affect funding decisions.

A huge congratulations to Carl Baloney Jr., our President and CEO, for being recognized in Out Magazine's Out100! 🙌 Carl is honored for his transformative leadership at AIDS United and his dedication to ending the HIV epidemic. The Out100 celebrates those who are making real change for LGBTQ+ people — and Carl's work embodies that mission every single day. Thank you, Out Magazine, for lifting up the voices leading our movement forward. #Out100 #AIDSUnited #EndTheEpidemic #LGBTQAdvocacy

Considering applying for the 2026–2027 AIDSWatch@Home funding opportunity? Join AIDS United for applicant office hours to ask questions about eligibility, the application, required materials, program expectations, and the review timeline. Friday, October 23 | 10–11 AM ET Monday, October 26 | 12–1 PM ET Register for either or both sessions: form.jotform.com/26277375902… Participation is optional and will not affect funding decisions.

💡 Have a workshop idea for AIDSWatch 2027? We want to hear from you! 💡 We're seeking workshop proposals that strengthen our movement: sessions that build skills, elevate voices, and support coordinated policy efforts. Whether you're focused on grassroots organizing, legislative strategy, or community engagement, your expertise matters. Workshops will be held in person, Tuesday, March 16th in Washington, D.C., and designed to give participants tools they can use right away in their own advocacy work. Abstract submissions are due November 13th. Don't wait — submit your proposal and help us build a powerful AIDSWatch 2027: aidsunited.org/our-work/aids… #AIDSWatch2027 #HIVPolicy #AdvocacyMatters #AIDSUnited

🎓 Calling all advocates! AIDSWatch scholarships are available! 🎓 We're seeking people with lived experience and deep community ties who are ready to engage in meaningful advocacy work — not just attend, but actively participate and bring that knowledge back to their organizing efforts. AIDSWatch is where community power meets policy action. And we want you there. 📋 Applications due: November 2nd 📍 Join us March 15-17, 2027 in Washington, D.C. Check eligibility and apply at aidsunited.org/our-work/aids…! #AIDSWatch #CommunityOrganizing #HIVAdvocacy #AIDSUnited

🎙️Join us for “Leading Beyond the Narrative,” a roundtable conversation centering Black women living with HIV as meaningful decision-makers shaping policy, community care, and the future. These spirited community leaders will explore how we influence media portrayals, honor intergenerational wisdom, and embed representation as an integral part of decision-making infrastructure. Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 2:00–3:00 PM ET || 1:00–2:00 PM CT || 11:00 AM–12:00 PM PT Moderated by: Masonia Traylor Featuring Panelists: Ieshia Scott, Yolanda Rawlings, and Jessica E

🚨 AIDSWatch 2027 Registration is OPEN! 🚨 Join us March 15–17, 2027, in Washington, D.C. for the nation's largest constituent-driven federal HIV advocacy event. Early-bird registration is just $100! Discounted hotel rates are also available at our host hotel. Ready to make your voice heard? Register now at aidsunited.org/our-work/aids…! #AIDSWatch2027 #HIVAdvocacy #EndTheEpidemic #AIDSUnited

Stigma isn't abstract. It's measurable. And understanding it is the first step to ending it. AIDS United is joining the International PLHIV Stigma Index Partnership for a conversation that matters: What are we learning about HIV stigma in the U.S.? Hear from people living with HIV, researchers, and advocates as we discuss the PLHIV Stigma Index 2.0 and share real experiences from community-led research in Austin and Louisiana. 📅 October 26, 2026 | 12:00PM ET Register at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #HIVStigma #CommunityResearch #EndTheEpidemic

Today, on National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, we celebrate the resilience, leadership and power of Latine communities while recommitting ourselves to the work ahead. Ending the HIV epidemic means ensuring our communities have access to the tools they need to thrive — culturally responsive HIV prevention, testing and treatment; affordable health care; accurate information; and services that meet people where they are. It also means confronting stigma, inequity and the policies that create barriers to care. At AIDS United, we know Latine communities aren’t simply part of the response — we are leaders in it. Hoy y todos los días: nuestras historias, nuestra salud, nuestro poder. #NLAAD #LatinxAIDSAwarenessDay #HIV #EndHIV #HIVPrevention #AIDSUnited

❤️ Today is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD)! This year’s theme, “Knowing Your HIV Status Is a Good Place to Start,” highlights how knowing your HIV status can be an important first step in taking care of your health and building healthy relationships with yourself and others. HIV continues to disproportionately affect Hispanic/Latino communities. In 2024, Hispanic/Latino people accounted for nearly one-third of new HIV diagnoses in the United States, with 12,860 new diagnoses reported. Getting tested for HIV is an important part of knowing your status. This #NLAAD, learn more about HIV testing and find resources for HIV self-testing at together.takemehome.org. 💻❤️

The masks are off. 🎙️ Episode 1 of Mask’d Confessionals — “The Pleasure Is All Ours” — is available now. This new podcast by and for Black gay men creates space for candid conversations about sex, pleasure, HIV, desire, intimacy, loneliness, relationships, and the things we don’t always get to say out loud. Hosted by Bishar Jenkins and Micah Marquez. Produced by Pierre Phipps and Jabari Payne. Made possible with support from Merck and ViiV Healthcare. 🎧 Watch. Listen. Share. 🔗 aidsunited.org/maskdconfessi… And if this conversation resonates with you, help us keep it going. #MaskdConfessionals #AIDSUnited #BlackGayMen #BlackQueerMen #HIV #Pleasure #QueerPodcast