World AIDS Day 2021

Today is World AIDS Day. Take a moment to remember those in our community and across the world that we have lost to the epidemic.

World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988. Each year on December 1st, organizations and individuals across the world bring attention to the HIV epidemic, endeavor to increase HIV awareness and knowledge, speak out against HIV stigma, call for an increased response to move toward ending the HIV epidemic, and remember those who we have lost to the epidemic.

This year, the Pitt Men’s Study commemorative service is being presented virtually in the video below. 

Central Outreach Wellness Center on the North Shore, in partnership with radio station WAMO, is hosting free walk-in HIV testing today along with food and giveaways from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can also enjoy a live radio broadcast of WAMO from the COWC North Shore clinic.

Allies for Health + Wellbeing will be at the East Liberty Giant Eagle, 6320 Shakespeare Street, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with speakers including Rev. Caitlin Werth of Regent Square-based Waverly Presbyterian Church for a non-denominational prayer of remembrance, State Representative Dan Frankel, and Dan Donovan, Giant Eagle’s director of corporate communications.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community at Duquesne University were concerned and fearful after a photo began circulating the student body that many initially, and inaccurately, interpreted to depict Duquesne President Ken Gormley at a Trump-hosted inauguration event for his biggest supporters. Full article link in bio. ...

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This Valentine’s, the Harris Theater presents a most romantic one-night-only affair! 🌹 Legendary director Jean Cocteau brings an otherworldly eye for fantasy & fairytales to the beloved story which champions the power of love & seeking the man beneath the monster. Bring your lover to this radiant screening and indulge in the delights of a free chocolate rose included with your ticket and free BYOB for the film! 🍾🙌 Details on “Beauty and the Beast” at link in bio or TrustArts.org/Film — your popcorn awaits. 🍿 ...

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