HIV & Health Equity

HIV disproportionately affects members of the LGBTQ+ communities of color, particularly cisgender Black and Latino gay and bisexual, transgender women, and Black women. We are committed to ending the HIV epidemic and HIV-related stigma.

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HBCU PrEP Peer Educator Initiative

Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, Communities of Color, Capacity Building, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

PrEP Ambassadors: A HBCU Program

Our HBCU’s PrEP Ambassador Program was created to build a network of leaders to eliminate stigma and enrich the college experience for LGBTQ+ students attending HBCUs.

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Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, Allies

Beyond the Stereotypes: A Deep Dive Into Sex Work

Sex work. We all see it across tv, in the news, or maybe even on platforms like OnlyFans, but the diverse experiences of those involved in this profession are deeper…

Transgender, Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, Capacity Building, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

ELEVATE: A Transgender Justice Initiative Program

The ELEVATE Fellowship advances the leadership of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) femmes of trans experience through peer connection and by investing in their professional development and leadership…

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Sexual Health, Health & Aging, HIV & Health Equity

Mpox in 2025: What You Need to Know

Mpox is a serious viral disease that can cause fever, body aches, and a painful rash that may look like pimples or blisters. While recent outbreaks have disproportionately affected gay…

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HIV & Health Equity, Sexual Health

Find Sexual Health Services at Your HBCU

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have a critical role in ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Data shows that 1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses are among young people between the…

HIV & Health Equity, Sexual Health, Transgender, Recursos en Español, Research

Safer Sex for Trans Bodies (Sexo Seguro Para Los Cuerpos Trans)

The HRC Foundation, in partnership with Whitman-Walker Health, released Safer Sex for Trans Bodies, a comprehensive sexual health guide for transgender and gender expansive people and their partners.

HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging, Sexual Health, Recursos en Español, Research

Healthy Sex Guide (La Guía de Sexo Más Seguro)

The HRC Foundation, in collaboration with Whitman-Walker Health , released an updated guide to practicing healthy sex that includes essential tips to minimize the spread of HIV and other sexually…