Evelyn Foust, Communicable Disease Branch Head of @NCDHHS, affirms how it’s through efforts of community-based organizations that has changed the entire landscape of “opportunity for health” from awareness, #HIVtesting, and care. #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet #HIVSpeaksinNC #HIVSpeaks

Evelyn Foust, Communicable Disease Branch Head of @NCDHHS, lays out how federal funding cuts can imperil PrEP/PEP access and stresses the importance of Medicaid expansion. #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet #HIVSpeaksinNC #HIVSpeaks

Before Opening Remarks at #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet, some snaps with our partners and the people who help make the event happen! #HIVSpeaksinNC #HIVSpeaks

Our Community Partners Latinos in the South, We Work For Health, NC Justice Center, and sponsor ViiV Healthcare, speak to attendees of #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet's Opening Program.

North Carolina Justice Center NC Justice Center reminds us all what is the most important thing about the State's Good Samaritan Law. #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet #HIVSpeaksInNC #HIVSpeaks

Our own Executive Director Veleria Levy and Associate Director Matt Martin speak to advocates, organizers, and community leaders from across North Carolina in attendance at #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet. #HIVSpeaksInNC #HIVSpeaks

Heartfelt thanks to the North Carolina Justice Center for sponsoring #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet! Your tireless advocacy for economic & social progress makes a powerful impact. We’re proud to partner with an org dedicated to creating lasting change. Learn more ncjustice.org

State-wide advocates from across North Carolina gather outside before heading over to the General Assembly. #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet #HIVSpeaksInNC #HIVSpeaks

Advocates meet with Isabella Allen, Legislative Assistant to State Senator Gale Adcock. #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet #HIVSpeaksInNC #HIVSpeaks

#HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet advocates meet with State Senator Dan Blue at the General Assembly. #HIVSpeaksinNC #HIVSpeaks

House of Mercy knows what to do today at #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet

Thank you to We Work For Health for your generous support of #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet! Your commitment to promoting access & economic growth in healthcare is truly appreciated. We’re proud to partner with champions for better health like you. Learn more weworkforhealth.org

One advocate in State Representative Jordan Lopez's district shares his experience after their meeting. #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet #HIVSpeaksInNC #HIVSpeaks

Triad Health Project shares their excitement and invigoration after a meeting at the General Assembly at #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet #HIVSpeaksInNC #HIVSpeaks

Our Veleria Levy lauds the presence and willingness of advocates to share their stories in spaces where they can be stigmatized for their work. #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet #HIVSpeaksInNC #HIVSpeaks

Holding space for each other all around Jones Street. #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet #HIVSpeaksInNC #HIVSpeaks

We’re deeply grateful to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation for sponsoring #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet and supporting our shared mission to end HIV. Your legacy of compassion, advocacy, and action continues to drive meaningful change. Learn more: elizabethtayloraidsfoundation.org

Judith Montenegro, Program Director of @LatinosDeepSouth, a program of @latinocommaids, urges us to take advantage of the opportunity that is #HIVSpeaksOnJonesStreet to raise your voice for others who can't.

🚨ACTION ALERT! Yesterday, the Senate passed a dangerous reconciliation bill, aka “Big Beautiful Bill,” that will put millions of Americans in health & medical risk. Call your Rep NOW to let them know this is not what we want! #ProtectRuralCare #NoMedicaidCuts #StopTheBBB

Today for #NLAAD, we honor resilience and commit to ending inequities. We can #StopHIVTogether by raising awareness and encouraging prevention and treatment for all #Latinx neighbors. @latinocommaids @latinodeepsouth Southern AIDS Coalition