HIV Awareness

Ashley Barnes brings more than two decades of HIV advocacy to her work, centering health equity, accessibility, and community care across Houston’s Black, LGBTQ, and deaf communities.

Allies in Hope brought Houstonians together on April 18 for the 2026 Walk to End HIV, marking the 37th year of one of the city’s most visible and enduring HIV awareness events. Held at Memorial…

Rescheduled to April 18 at Sam Houston Park, Allies in Hope’s Walk to End HIV raises funds for local services while highlighting ongoing needs around access to care and housing.

Reality TV stars are taking their platforms to Capitol Hill as cuts to HIV drug assistance programs threaten access to lifesaving care for thousands of low-income Americans.

Legacy Community Health brought together community members, advocates, and public officials at the DeLUXE Theater on December 1 for its annual World AIDS Day observance. Guided by this year’s theme, Transforming the HIV/AIDS Response: Rethink.…

For more than 40 years, Dr. Gordon Crofoot has advanced HIV care through groundbreaking research, compassionate medicine, and unrelenting advocacy, helping lead the world toward a future free of the virus.

The Human Rights Campaign and The Normal Anomaly Initiative will host “Party with a Purpose,” blending entertainment, harm reduction, and education to support Houston’s LGBTQ communities.

For 31 years, FLAS—founded by Elia Chino—has supported Houston’s LGBTQ Latino community with free, bilingual services, from HIV testing and mental health care to housing and wellness programs.

FLAS’s parade presence and ambassador program frame two powerful volunteer journeys. Rita Cordero found sobriety and stability; Juan Perez turned grief into service and leadership within the community.

The Mr. MISTR Pageant mixes parody, drag, and queer advocacy, with Mistress Isabelle Brooks and Violet Chachki leading an outrageous celebration of sexual health and LGBTQ joy.