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Advocacy In Pop Culture: Film's Portrayal of the HIV Epidemic Pt 2

September 26, 2023

By Tyline Burgess, Communications Manager Welcome to the second part of our film series, where we explore the portrayal of the HIV epidemic in cinema. In this installment, we delve into diverse films that touch on faith, family, and HIV in "Memories of a Penitent Heart" and celebrate the resilience of entertainers living with HIV in "Strike a Pose."  ...
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Advocacy In Pop Culture: Film's Portrayal of the HIV Epidemic Pt 1

September 18, 2023

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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Welcoming Freddie Shufford: Our Newest VP of Care

September 13, 2023

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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Advocacy in Pop Culture: The Purpose of This Series

September 12, 2023

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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AFC’s Kim Hunt: Pride in Action

September 6, 2023

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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Narcan Newsstands: FREE NARCAN! Yes you CAN carry Narcan!

August 30, 2023

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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Women’s Equality Day: A Celebration of Champions

August 25, 2023

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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Nadeen Israel: A Life with Purpose

August 24, 2023

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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New Medical Case Manager Jose Estrada brings empathy and strength to their clients and community

August 17, 2023

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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Bringing About Meaningful Change: AFC Celebrates the Work of Tamika Foust and L’Oreal Bailey

August 15, 2023

  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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