In This Issue

This week we run several pieces marking the recent National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, including an editorial by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust; resources for Black gay and bisexual men, including a YouTube video featuring Kirk Myers, founder of a Dallas organization providing services to Black gay and bisexual men and transgender women; and research that shows that despite all the work that remains to be done, our efforts in HIV testing are beginning to pay off.

We also run a story about HUD's publication of a final rule to ensure everyone has equal access to many of the Department's core shelter programs in accordance with their gender identity.

Finally, next Tuesday through Thursday, October 18-21st, in Chicago, area activists, faith leaders, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large Dr. Deborah Birx, and several other vital stakeholders will convene for a series of meetings to end the epidemic in that community. If you are in the Chicagoland area, we hope you are able to join us.

Yours in the struggle,

Phill