HIV: Pathway to Progress
This is Pathway to Progress, a podcast dedicated to the fight for HIV justice and decriminalization across the country. Hosted by Phillip Westry, Executive Director of FreeState Justice, each episode features insightful conversations with a rotating panel of co-hosts and expert guests. Together, they explore the history of HIV in the U.S., the ongoing challenges of HIV criminalization, and the actions being taken to create a future where everyone—regardless of their status—can live without fear or discrimination.
Brought to you by FreeState Justice, Maryland’s leading LGBTQ+ legal nonprofit.
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HIV: Pathway to Progress
Building Inclusive Communities
In Episode 8 of HIV: Pathway to Progress, we explore the crucial role HIV advocates and medical providers play in building inclusive, supportive communities for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals. Recorded during our Pathway to Progress Symposium, this panel brings together leaders from ViiV Healthcare, AIDS United, Safe Haven Therapy Services, The Center of Black Equity, Capital Ballroom Council, and The House of Balenciaga.
The panelists share their expertise in providing culturally competent care and support to communities that have historically been marginalized by the medical system. They discuss the importance of addressing stigma, building trust, and ensuring that LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals have access to the HIV care and resources they need to thrive. From advocacy to healthcare, the discussion highlights the ongoing work to create a more equitable healthcare system for everyone.
This episode was sponsored by ViiV Healthcare.
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Phillip Westry, Executive Director of FreeState Justice, hosts Pathway to Progress. Learn about FreeState’s work to provide LGBTQ+ Marylanders with the FREE legal services they need at freestate-justice.org.
Pathway to Progress is produced by Joel Medina.