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Since 1987, NMAC has developed leadership within communities of color to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
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NMAC fights urgently for health equity and racial justice to end the HIV epidemic in America.

04/02/2026

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04/01/2026

Let trans kids play! 🏳️‍⚧️🏀

This Transgender Day of Visibility, we’re speaking out in support of trans youth and their right to play sports with their friends.

Since 2020, 27 states have banned trans youth from playing school sports, fueling surveillance and inviting harassment. Soon, the Supreme Court will rule in a case brought by West Virginia trying to kick 15-year-old Becky Pepper-Jackson off her school’s track team.

“All I’ve ever wanted was the same opportunities as my peers. Instead, I’ve had my rights and my life debated by politicians who’ve never even met me but want to stop me from playing sports with my friends. I know this case isn’t just about me, or even just about sports. It’s just

one part of a plan to push transgender people like me out of public life entirely. I’m proud to stand up…for what I believe and who I am and I want other transgender kids to know they aren’t alone.” – Becky Pepper-Jackson, plaintiff in West Virginia v. B.P.J.

Whether you’re trans or an ally, your voice matters right now. Together, as we await the Court’s decision, we can demand justice and continue to fight for a future where all youth have the freedom to exist as their authentic selves.

Sports have always been more than a game: they teach us that when we work together and fight hard, we win. Share this post to show your support in the fight for trans youth’s rights🏆

Follow Lambda Legal, ACLU, and GSA Network for updates on how we’re mobilizing around West Virginia v. B.P.J.

03/31/2026

Community leaders joining us at the Summit: you don't want to miss our annual “Things To Know Before You Go” webinar (Wednesday April 1, 2pm EST)! We will cover meeting highlights including:

-The Summit: Tracks
-Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile/Ground Transportation
-Agenda at-a-Glance (refer to online and PDF of final program)
-Registration and Check-In
-Continuing Education Units
-What's New in 2026
-Morning Yoga
-Conference App
-Navan Travel
-Your questions
- ... and more!!

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zRh9Vd3wRt2Y6ECTC95iyw .

For those unable to attend, the session will be recorded and uploaded to NMAC's YouTube channel ASAP- stay tuned.

03/31/2026

Listen as Grace Rutha, a prouder member of NMAC’s HIV 50+ Strong and Healthy Program and NHAAN, shares her excitement to speak with her Congressman to share her story as a community health worker lIving with HIV for 40+ years.

Ruth also asked her Congressman to "protect and increase money and funding for prevention programs which falls under community healthcare... A lot of community health workers have been laid off, because of cutting funding for preventive healthcare which falls under the CDC. They are the people who support people living with HIV, so that they adhere because adherence is everything. Adherence is mental health. Adherence is reproductive justice."

Thank you to our partners at for such an impactful convening. Stay tuned as we roll out more videos!

Check out the National HIV & Aging Advocacy Network (NHAAN) - https://www.nmac.org/programs/treatment/50-healthy-and-strong-program/nhaan/

03/31/2026

Now let's hear from Cyril (CJ) King, a proud member of our NextGen: Emerging Leaders Fellowship, who lives with HIV and serves as a care worker. He discusses the importance of the youth voice at AIDSWatch, as they are more than half - 56% - of new HIV cases, between the ages of 13-34.

Thank you to our partners at for such an impactful convening. Stay tuned as we roll out the rest of our videos!

Check out the NextGen Fellowship here: https://www.nmac.org/programs/treatment/youth/

03/31/2026

On Transgender Day of Visibility, we honor the resilience, leadership, and contributions of transgender people within and beyond the HIV movement.

This day is a reminder of the importance of visibility, respect, and continued support to ensure access to equitable, affirming care. We recognize the work still ahead and the communities leading the way forward.

NMAC's Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements and our F**k Fear Be Free campaign was spearheaded by a trans woman, our beloved Dr. Toni Newman. Thank you Toni- you are beyond valuable to the NMAC team. Check out both at nmac.org today!

03/30/2026

Chicago-area leaders and community members are invited to join the 2026 Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit, April 8–10. This year’s theme, The Syndemic Approach: Strengthening the HIV and Public Health Workforce, brings together voices across the movement to support continued progress in HIV prevention and care.

Come learn with us at , or share the knowledge you've developed doing years of this work. With 73 workshops, 3 plenaries, CE credits offered across six disciplines, and plenty of space to connect with people doing the work every day, this is where the workforce comes to innovate.

It’s not too late to register. Click here to be part of the conversation: https://www.nmac.org/bhps/registration/

P.S.- one-day registration is available for those interested!

03/29/2026

Next up, hear from Wanda Brendle-Moss, a proud member of NMAC’s 50+ Strong and Healthy Cohort and the National HIV & Aging Advocacy Network (NHAAN). As a person living with HIV, she urges policymakers to fund program for all HIV services.

Thank you to our partners at for such an impactful convening. Stay tuned as we roll out more videos!

Learn more about the National HIV & Aging Advocacy Network (NHAAN) - https://www.nmac.org/programs/treatment/50-healthy-and-strong-program/nhaan/

03/29/2026

Let's now hear from Dexter Davis, a member of our Gay Men of Color Fellowship, as he shared his excitement to participate in his first AIDSWalk to uplift the voices of the under represented communities with policymakers.

Thank you to our partners at for such an impactful convening. Stay tuned as we roll out the rest of our videos!

Check out theGay Men of Color Fellowship - https://www.nmac.org/programs/treatment/gmoc/

03/28/2026

Next up is La'Deia Joyce, a Ph.D student at Meharry Medical College School of Global Health and a member/facilitator of GLOW (Growing Leadership Opportunities for Women) women’s wellness program discusses how "AIDSWatch 2026 is indeed advocacy in action."

Thank you to our partners at for such an impactful convening. Stay tuned as we share more videos?

Check out the GLOW Program https://www.nmac.org/programs/treatment/glow/

03/28/2026

A continuación, escucha a Daniel Garza, miembro de nuestro cohorte HIV 50+ Strong and Healthy y exintegrante de nuestro cohorte de Hombres G**s de Color, hablar sobre la importancia de AIDSWatch. Gracias a nuestros aliados en AIDS United por una reunión tan impactante. Mantente al pendiente para más videos.

Visita nmac.org para obtener más información sobre los programas Gay Men of Color y HIV 50+.

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Next up, listen as Daniel Garza, a member of our HIV 50+ Strong and Healthy Program and a former member of our Gay Men of Color Cohort, discusses the importance of AIDSWatch. Thank you to our partners at for such an impactful convening. Stay tuned for more videos.

Check out nmac.org to learn more about the Gay Men of Color and HIV 50+ programs!

03/28/2026

The 2026 Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit is offering Affinity Sessions where people with shared experiences can gather, reflect, and learn from one another. Come to build connections and share the wisdom that comes with living—and thriving—with HIV.

For more information and to book your Affinity Session, contact Diane Ferguson, Conferences & Events Specialist, dferguson@nmac.org, by April 6, 2026.

Register for the 2026 Biomedical HIV Summit today: https://www.nmac.org/bhps/registration/

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