So PROUD of my little sis for embarking on this journey: overcoming difficulty, taking responsibility for the trajectory of her and her family's lives, testing and expanding her limits and committing to a purpose-filled endeavor ❤️ your brother will always believe in you ❤️ Love you!

There are so many strategies being explored for a potential HIV cure. Mirko Paiardini of the ERASE HIV Martin Delaney Collaboratory gives us insight to the types of cure research he and his colleagues are working on. Head to my YouTube to watch the Full Interview. Link in Bio.

Dr Laura Waters & I co-hosted a symposium: Ending the HIV epidemic through People, Partnership & Innovation Doreenv - Need for people-centered approaches Vuyiseka - Urgency to work together in unexpected ways Elizabeth- Innovation must meet our indiv needs

$400 million restored to fight HIV, but there's a catch that could cost lives...

Squashing HIV myths & misinformation puts power back into your hands #HIV #HIVadvocate #StopHIV

Yesterday I turned 40. I’m so ready for this next decade / chapter. On my 27th birthday I was diagnosed with AIDS; it’s a continuing reminder to not take life for granted. I’m still here and still kicking and I’ve got so much love left to share. #NotAThirstTrap #HIV #HIVadvocate

Like anyone, live a healthy lifestyle: mind, body & spirit There’s no magic pill or secret 💪🏽 #hiv

See you at the finish line 🏁 #hiv #hivbodybuilder #natty

Community will get us through

Sit in your strength and power no matter the hardships you face Until There’s A Cure sells bracelets like this silver one with red ribbon motif to support HIV prevention education, care services, and vaccine development while raising awareness. #hiv #hivadvocate #hivbodybuilder

Love to the #HIV community in Jordan 🇯🇴

Just had the best leg workout I’ve had in a very, very long time. My body is finally ready to get back to old glory. Who’s on this train with me? 💪🏽🚂 #hivbodybuilder #hiv #mensphysique

considering sharing these stories/DMs again from people living w/ #HIV. is it something that inspires u?

‘We are about to have 269 business meetings with some of the most powerful people on the planet.’ Over 569 advocates from 38 states go to the Hill tomorrow #AIDSwatch @aidsunited.bsky.social

Dafina Ward of Southern AIDS Coalition shares in a panel at #AIDSwatch, ‘We should crowd fund, we should crowd source… We already did that. It’s called our taxes.’

❤️ to the flight attendants on my way to #AIDSwatch in DC. Luis thanked me for my content; he shared it w/ a friend in need. Alicia told me about her time in healthcare advocacy recounting the AIDS epidemic. We connected on the devastating changes happening related to HIV funding, policy & services.

The @glaad.bsky.social Awards felt like one big hug. We knew in these walls we’re safe and loved. And we know that outside these walls, we have major work to do. We will do that work together, as a community, with a unified voice and most importantly with love in our hearts 💞 @folxhealth.bsky.social

Thanks @glaad.bsky.social and @folxhealth.bsky.social for inviting me to this year’s GLAAD Awards. GLAAD consistently prioritizes HIV advocacy and the work that I do. Looking forward to ways we can empower advocates and content creators to impact positive change.

Patti LuPone quoting Angela Davis, ‘I am no longer accepting the things I can not change, I am changing the things I can not accept’ @glaad.bsky.social @folxhealth.bsky.social #glaadawards

@glaad.bsky.social rep Jenni Olson addresses our cadre of influencers, to quote one of the co-founders of GLAAD, ‘Darrel Yates Wrist, ‘for AIDS while it has made us cry has made us strong. It has taught us how to fight. Let this be fair warning.’ @folxhealth.bsky.social #glaadawards

Harper Steele thru tears describes someone approaching her on the street, ‘I turn around and this guy goes, this film really meant a lot to me and my wife. I’m trans. There was nothing more to say. We hugged. I feel hugged right now. That’s all we can do.’ @folxhealth.bsky.social @glaad.bsky.social

Doechii addressing the crowd at #GLAADawards 2025, ‘We are here, and we are not going anywhere.’ @glaad.bsky.social @folxhealth.bsky.social

Aidsmap is back and you can get their insightful coverage of CROI2025 directly to your inbox.  Sign up to the new mailing list ✉️

Our daily HIV medication is our daily reminder to be grateful for life. What’s your daily reminder? #hiv #hivadvocate #CROI2025

Come with me inside an active lab where groundbreaking research on potential HIV Cure is being conducted! These people are working tirelessly to help save countless lives. Full YouTube video tour to come! Thanks to the HOPE Collaboratory for giving me this special opportunity.

Act Up, Fight Back! Chilling that these words have such present-day relevance. Yet reassuring to know these words imbued activists w/ power in recent history. They overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. We CAN do so now. #hiv #ActUpFightBack #CROI2025

4 of 20 participants in the FRESH Study have remained off HIV treatment for a median 1.5 years now. #CROI2025 They are being monitored and provide hope in continued HIV Cure efforts. Here is why this study is so special ⬇️

Thousands of researchers, healthcare professionals, advocates & stakeholders, applauding in unison to a resistance to censorship & tyranny. And resolute to secure SCIENCE. I’m so moved by the commitment, hope, resilience & community feeling here at CROI. Blasted w/ waves of emotion #CROI2025 #HIV

Fear is a reaction. Bravery is a choice. Inspired by an incredible HIV advocate and long-term survivor, Rebecca Denison, here at CROI #hivadvocate #hivawareness #hivpositive

March 1st, is Zero Discrimination Day. When people, orgs and govt’s are informed of the science and understanding of HIV, they are responsible for ensuring their policies & laws reflect today’s reality. Let’s honor the incredible progress we’ve made in slowing HIV by treating each other w/ humanity.

I did some digging & federal health websites have largely been reviewed, revised & restored -- but with some major holes. CDC took the brunt of it for HIV content, but HIV.gov & even DHHS antiretroviral treatment guidelines have deleted transgender people in some places. www.poz.com/article/cdc-...

Contributing to the HOPE Collaboratory, I have the opportunity to sit w/ HIV cure research scientists to help translate their groundbreaking work in order to invite our community along for the ride. These are the beautiful humans working to save lives ❤️ Head to YouTube to watch! Link in Bio ↗️

I know we all have different thresholds for who we're willing to work with, but I appreciate the conservatives who are recognizing the benefits of PEPFAR & other aid programs. Democrats & the left aren't going to beat this alone.

Besos

Can you spot the Dukester? 🐶

sometimes life’s lessons just plain suck

Thanks to Henry Jimenez Kerbox for featuring me in this World AIDS Day campaign. Part 1 of 2

U listening, Universe? I’m here for it ✌🏽

It’s your Sexual Health Era. Get your DoxyPEP on.

This is a great series of presentations for the 10 groups that are dedicated to HIV cure work. So many different approaches are utilized - fantastic work all around! The meeting lasts through Wednesday.

Metformin May Help Shrink HIV Viral Reservoir: The diabetes drug could potentially be used as part of a “shock and kill” strategy to achieve a functional #cure for #HIV. www.poz.com/article/metf...

🙋 Are you an accredited #journalist, public-facing #communications professional or social #influencer? You could be eligible for an #IAS2025 #media #scholarship to help support your registration, travel, accommodation & living expenses! ☑️ Learn more & apply: www.iasociety.org/conferences/...

I’m at the NIH, taking my #HIV med/, surrounded by HIV cure research scientists For many of them, ensuring the PLHIV community is here & contributing to convo’s is monumental & inspiring to many of the investigators who spend most of their time working under a microscope. #HIVcure #HIVadvocate