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Nancy Pelosi honors those lost to AIDS epidemic with Gay Men's Chorus of D.C. during WorldPride

The exhibit of the AIDS Memorial Quilt at the venerable St. Thomas’ Parish in Washington, D.C., features panels for the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington members who died of the disease.

The AIDS Memorial Quilt Returns to San Francisco With New Purpose

The head of the National AIDS Memorial reflects on a moving monument's past and future on World AIDS Day.

Disheartened? Look to the AIDS Crisis for Hope

The executive director of the National AIDS Memorial has deja vu during this era of fear and division.

The Memorial Quilt Is Getting a Virtual World AIDS Day Exhibition

The National AIDS Memorial is calling on businesses and individuals to participate in the quilt's first-ever 50-state exhibition.

Ensuring Ryan White and Those Like Him Won't Be Forgotten

Thirty years after Ryan White's death, his mother underscores the importance of the newly dedicated Hemophilia Memorial Circle at the National AIDS Memorial in San Francisco.

President Biden to host AIDS Memorial Quilt on White House South Lawn for World AIDS Day (exclusive)

The president and First Lady Jill Biden will host a public display of the Quilt for the first time on the South Lawn that people can visit and view.

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What the AIDS Memorial Quilt Means in 2020

The quilt will be reassembled at Golden Gate Park for the park's 150th anniversary. Here's what the quilt's story tells today.

The Youth Who Are Honoring Pedro Zamora's Legacy

The next generation of HIV activists may be the ones who finally end the pandemic for good.

Op-ed: Pedro Zamora, Twenty Years Later

Twenty years after his death, HIV and AIDS activist Pedro Zamora's legacy remains crucial in the the fight against the virus.

Nancy Pelosi emotionally reflects on LGBTQ+ community at Library of Congress AIDS Quilt exhibit (exclusive)

The speaker emerita got choked up as she reviewed letters from families of people lost to AIDS.

How I helped change the law that put me and other Black people with HIV behind bars

Reflecting on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, one individual's battle against outdated HIV laws and deep-seated stigma highlights the urgent need for change and compassion.

A Place to Remember the Generation We Lost

Luckily, we have a physical place where we can reflect and give our condolences.

Bill Clinton on World AIDS Day: 'Don't Lose Heart'

Reflecting on lessons from the epidemic, the former president advocated for hope in a time of despair at the AIDS Memorial Grove in San Francisco.

How You Can Observe World AIDS Day

You can remember those we've lost and vow to carry on the fight through candelight vigils, receptions, memorial dedications, and even a Facebook filter.

On World AIDS Day, HIV Activists Say There's More Work to Be Done

While there have been incredible advances in treatment, care, and services, there is still so much to be done to end the HIV epidemic. 

Meet the Poz, Black Feminist Helping to Change the World

Tranisha Arzah is advocating for social justice in Seattle, and she's inspiring an entire community to follow her lead. 

But All I Can Think About Is You on World AIDS Day

The unequal responses to two national tragedies trigger a flood of memories for one man recalling a dear friend he lost to the AIDS epidemic. 

AIDS Consciousness on a Global Scale

Looking to the 24th anniversary of World AIDS Day, communities express grief, hope, and transformation.

Remembering the AIDS Caregivers as They Age

We don’t often talk about those who endured so much, survived, and watched their loved ones slip away.