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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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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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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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Advocacy In Pop Culture: Music Hits Against the HIV/AIDS Epidemic (Pt.1)

July 31, 2023

  By Aleah Vega, Editorial Intern  “What we have here is subject to controversy,” rapped Salt of Salt ‘N’ Pepa on their hit track, Let’s Talk About Sex, “A three letter word some regard as a curse, see.”  Throughout the years, and especially during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, countless songs...
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AFC honors the life and legacy of Clinton Latimore

October 6, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we, the AFC family, announce the loss of our colleague and friend Clinton Latimore, but it is with a joyous spirit that we celebrate his life.   Clinton joined the AFC family in 2019 as an intern with the Housing Stabilization Team and Housing Navigation Program. Over the years, he made a significant impact on Chicago and the people fortunate...
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AFC Statement on the killing of Matthew Zadok Williams on April 12, 2021

April 19, 2021

A police shooting near Decatur, Georgia has led to the killing of yet another Black man. Matthew Zadok Williams, the youngest of six children and the only son, was killed by Dekalb County Police in his own home on April 12, 2021. His mother and family were not notified until nearly 24 hours later. In the words of Matthew’s sister, “Matthew was a son, brother, uncle, cousin,...
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We will remember Daunte Wright. We must demand overdue change.

April 14, 2021

We are hurt and angered by Daunte Wright’s death at the hands of a police officer in Minnesota on Sunday, April 11. Daunte’s murder tells the same story of broken policing and law enforcement systems throughout our country that continue to ravage Black, Indigenous, and Latinx communities, and take the lives of the very individuals the police are sworn to protect.   The...
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We demand justice for the police killing of Adam Toledo

April 7, 2021

On March 29, 13-year-old Adam Toledo was fatally shot by a police officer during a foot pursuit in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. Despite outcry from both the community and his family, the City of Chicago has not released full details surrounding his death. AIDS Foundation Chicago stands with Enlace Chicago , ACLU-IL and other organizations in demanding a full and transparent investigation...
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Longtime LGBTQ+ leader, activist Román Buenrostro passes away

March 26, 2021

Español abajo  Editor's Note: This publication was orginally published March 26, 2021. To keep the spirit of Román Buenrostro alive, minor updates was made to the narrative.  AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) staff, board and partners give remembrance to Román Buenrostro, who passed away on March 25, 2021, from complications of cancer. Román,...
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Remembering Miss Courtney Eshay Key

March 3, 2021

By Bailey Williams Courtney  Eshay Key, age 25, was shot and killed Christmas Day , 2020 . Courtney, a Black trans woman, is survived by her mother, brother, and sister , who loved her dearly . “I know for a fact that Courtney just wanted to thrive,” said longtime friend Beverly Ross. “She just wanted to beat the odds and become...
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