Honoring the Past, Committing to the Future

Last night was a powerful reminder of both how far we have come and how much work still lies ahead.

I attended A Night Honoring the HIV Movement, hosted by NMAC, marking 45 years of a movement shaped by community, courage, and people who refused to be ignored. Being in the room felt grounding. There was pride in the progress we have made and honesty about the gaps that remain.

HIV is no longer what it once was for many, but that progress has not reached everyone equally. That reality matters. It is why this work cannot slow down or become comfortable.

The fight continues because people still deserve access, dignity, and care without stigma or barriers. Moments like last night remind me that honoring the past also means staying committed to the future.

We owe it to those who came before us and to those still impacted today. ❤️