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Members shared meaningful ways they observed World AIDS Day, including attending flag raisings, candlelight vigils, viewing the AIDS Memorial... Read more

Members shared meaningful ways they observed World AIDS Day, including attending flag raisings, candlelight vigils, viewing the AIDS Memorial Quilt, and participating in commemorative events honoring those lost and living with HIV. Several members described deeply personal moments, such as coming out to loved ones about their status and receiving affirming support, posting publicly on social media to raise awareness, and lighting candles or saying prayers in remembrance of friends and community members who have passed. A recurring theme was gratitude for modern treatment like Biktarvy, reflection on decades of living with HIV, and the importance of education, visibility, and honoring both the past and the ongoing fight against stigma.