AFC's Pop Culture series, "Advocacy in Pop Culture: Film," delves into the powerful role of cinema in portraying and advocating for HIV awareness and understanding. Throughout the years, film has played a significant part in shedding light on the HIV/AIDS epidemic, challenging misconceptions and stigma through personal stories and education. These films, ranging from "An...
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By Tyline Burgess, Communications Manager
At the AIDS Foundation Chicago, we are thrilled to embark on an exciting journey of growth and empowerment as we welcome our new Vice President of Care, Freddie Shufford. With a wealth of experience and an unwavering commitment to health equity and the HIV community, Freddie brings with her a legacy of transformative care from...
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By Tyline Burgess, Communications Manager
In an era defined by its rapid dissemination of ideas and the amplification of diverse voices, the symbiotic relationship between advocacy and pop culture has emerged as a captivating and potent force. As societal conversations evolve, so too does the media landscape, with popular culture becoming an increasingly influential platform for...
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By Aleah Vega, Editorial Intern
Eight years ago in 2015, AFC welcomed two of its strongest assets: Pride Action Tank (PAT) and its executive director, Kim L. Hunt. In celebration of Kim’s journey, recent promotion to Vice President at AFC, and the success of PAT, let’s take a look at how it all began.
“Pride Action Tank came to AFC with me,...
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By Carolyn Bloom, Harm Reduction Program Manager
The Connection to Harm Reduction (C2HR) program, in conjunction with AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) and Center for Housing and Health (CHH), is proud to support a free Narcan Newsstand that is located just outside of AFC’s offices on the southwest corner of Monroe and Wells in the Loop.
These...
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By Aleah Vega, Editorial Intern
On August 26th, 1970, women and their allies made United States history for the largest demonstration for gender equality the country had ever seen. Organized by Betty Friedan and the National Organization for Women, feminists across more than ninety major cities took to the streets to fight against the pay gap, sexual violence, lack of childcare,...
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By Aleah Vega, Editorial Intern
With her recent promotion to AFC’s Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Nadeen Israel is more ready than ever to show up and show out for the Chicago community. Work in the nonprofit sector, however, is to Nadeen “like a lifetime journey,” one that she embarked on long before her career began.
Nadeen has been...
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By Diego Roman, Communications Specialist
This week marks the 33rd Anniversary for the Ryan White CARE Act, which provides HIV treatment, care and services to low-income individuals living with HIV. This act is crucial to ending the HIV epidemic, as it aids those in greatest need with medical care, food, and even housing.
In honor of this anniversary,...
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By Diego Roman, Communications Specialist
August 18th marks the third annual Positive Women’s Networks (PWN) Celebrate and Honor Black Women in the HIV Movement Day . PWN aims to use this day to highlight Black women and Black women-led organizations as well as their contributions to ending the HIV epidemic.
AIDS Foundation...
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By Aleah Vega, Editorial Intern
“My only bleedin’ hope is for the folks who can’t cope” TLC’s Lisa Lope raps, “with such an enduring pain that it keep them in the pouring rain”
Last week, we covered songs from the 90s to now with lyrics dedicated to ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic. This week, we’ll take...
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