In This Issue

Blake Young-Fountain is one of few of Hollywood's openly gay actors. And despite being discouraged from doing so, he doesn't shy away from gay parts. Read more about this trailblazer and his role starring in his latest movie, The Skinny.

 One of our youth reporters, Lakin Starling, a rising junior at Spelman College, profiles our friends at SisterLove in Atlanta. HBCUs play a very significant role in helping to educate our young people about HIV/AIDS. Recently Morehouse College hosted the White House LGBT Conference on HIV/AIDS, which included a conversation about masculinity, sexuality, homophobia, and HIV risk. Read on to learn more.

 This month the FDA advisory committee will review several HIV-related issues, related to PrEP and diagnostic tests, as our friends at AIDS.gov report. Finally, a story from Kaiser Health News informs us that improvements are needed at federally qualified community health centers in light of the increased numbers of people expected to seek care there.

 Yours in the struggle,

 Phill