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"This is really important and this is the most critical time that we need to be doing this work." @cxdxchan on today's #HIVSpeaks: this is a critical moment to show up Loud & Clear to push for the policies and funding that protect HIV care and prevention across North Carolina. #LoudAndClear #EndHIVNC

"It's so important to keep health coverage for all people in North Carolina!" Dr. Jovon McPerry is ready to get Loud & Clear for continued HIV funding, Medicaid coverage, and a healthier future for North Carolina's communities. Today, we're gathering for HIV Speaks on Jones St. to show lawmakers what's at stake and just how much people power we have! #HIVSpeaks #HIVSpeaksNC #EndHIVinNC

@thomaseclodfelter is Loud & Clear about what’s at stake this year! From securing HIV funding to housing, today's #HIVSpeaks on Jones St makes sure all of our communities across North Carolina have what we need to thrive. #LoudAndClear #EndHIVNC

Today, Jones Street is FULL of advocates and community partners ready to get Loud & Clear loud & clear for HIV care and prevention in North Carolina. Shoutout to the @triadhealthproject team and everyone else who's showing up for people power! #HIVSpeaks #LoudAndClear #EndHIVNC

Starting the day grounded in community! Before heading to the legislature, we joined together in a circle of shared purpose. At the end of the day, HIV Speaks is about people showing up Loud & Clear for each other and our communities to affect change. #HIVSpeaks #LoudAndClear #EndHIVNC

Together in Raleigh and ready to get Loud & Clear! Community leaders, advocates, providers, and supporters are coming together for a day of action, connection, and collective power at HIV Speaks 2026. Featuring many of our lovely collaborates at @houseofmercy1991 and @rainclt! #HIVSpeaks #LoudAndClear #EndHIVNC

Tomorrow, we’re getting Loud & Clear at HIV Speaks on Jones Street! HIV funding, LGBTQ+ rights, harm reduction, and more is at risk. (Y)Our decision to show up matters. HIV Speaks is our chance to meet directly with lawmakers and refuse to be invisible. Cause we're still here, still fighting for care, and are getting Loud & Clear about it! We hope to see you there!

Trans people in North Carolina deserve access to healthcare without barriers or political interference! On June 3, let’s get Loud & Clear at HIV Speaks on Jones Street for equitable care and dignified policy that protects our communities! Join us in demanding care for ALL: https://gr84.us/hivspeaks2026 #HIVSpeaks #HIVSpeaksNC #EndHIVinNC #Pride2026

PrEP works. So why are so many people in NC still struggling to access it? June 3 is HIV Speaks on Jones Street, and we’re getting Loud & Clear about expanding HIV prevention. This means expanding telehealth and self-collect testing, as well as empowering pharmacist distribution. Prevention access must reach every community, no matter the zip code. Join us on Jones Street: https://gr84.us/hivspeaks2026 #HIVSpeaks #HIVSpeaksNC #EndHIVinNC

NC’s life-saving HIV programs work best when fully funded and accessible. This Wednesday, June 3, we’re gathering on Jones Street to demand lawmakers invest in prevention, treatment, and harm reduction. Let’s get Loud & Clear: https://gr84.us/hivspeaks2026 #HIVSpeaksNC #HIVSpeaks #EndHIVinNC

When it comes to HIV in North Carolina, the decisions that lawmakers make now will shape our futures for years to come. Our communities deserve a seat at the table, so we’re meeting face-to-face with policymakers at HIV Speaks on Jones Street. Get Loud & Clear with advocates from across the state: https://gr84.us/hivspeaks2026 #HIVSpeaksNC #HIVSpeaks #EndHIVinNC

SAVE THE DATE! Loud & Clear is coming to #Asheville on May 5, a joint effort between NCAAN, @wncap & @viivhealthcare. Join advocates & #HIVJustice community leaders at the Pack Memorial Library as we share about skills and strategies for defending and advancing health equity across the Carolinas. Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loud-clear-voicing-our-right-to-care-in-asheville-tickets-1984332025505?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

When we understand our history, it helps us understand and advocate for change today! North Carolina’s HIV criminalization laws date back to the late 1980s, when they were shaped by fear and misinformation. Though they were updated in 2018, they're still outdated and create barriers to prevention and care. Learn with us then let's get to changing them! Read more at https://ncaan.org/nc-hiv-crim/ ‎

We're so excited to announce HIV Speaks on Jones Street on Weds, June 3, 2026 in Raleigh, NC! Join our community of HIV advocates as we come together to speak face-to-face with legislators about our community's support and policy needs. Register HERE: https://ncaidsactionnetwork.salsalabs.org/hivspeaksonjonesst2026/index.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=cdd0ecd0-8d79-4c29-8723-e9d60a3015b4 #HIVSpeaks

The energy is building at #HIVSpeaks! A peek behind the scenes in Raleigh this morning as advocates prepare to meet with lawmakers. In this group of incredible people from across North Carolina, there's a mix of first-time attendees and longtime organizers ready to get #LoudAndClear about the future of HIV care and community health.

"We're here, we're still fighting for the cause, and we need things to stay open for us!" Deion Pendleton of @rainclt on why #HIVSpeaks matters this year: grassroots advocates showing up, being seen, & making sure our community has a seat at the table. #HIVSpeaksNC #EndHIVinNC

We're getting Loud & Clea for HIV Speaks today! Wanda is kicking off the day with what she's most excited for as advocates and community members gather in Raleigh to fight for HIV care, prevention, and dignity for all. HIVSpeaks #HIVSpeaksNC #EndHIVinNC

"Once the law labels someone as a threat, it becomes much harder for people to see their humanity." @suttlevision spoke to how legal and public health institutions shape whose humanity is respected and who is punished. When we talk about HIV decriminalization, we must remember that, often, stigma and misinformation are at the root of the policy we work to dismantle. At #HIVSpeaks today, we're demanding lawmakers center humanity and compassion when it comes to law and public health. #EndHIVinNC #HIVSpeaksNC

“I'm excited to bring the voices of [Triad Health Project's] clients!" @cesarvfelipe of @triadhealthproject on the importance of #HIVSpeaks: lifting up the lived experience of people living with HIV and the critical services that support them. Today, we take this stories to lawmakers and turn them into action that makes sure care stays accessible for all. #HIVSpeaksNC #EndHIVinNC

We're so grateful to the incredible people who have shown up & spoken at #HIVSpeaks! On the stage & in one-on-one conversations with lawmakers, every moment helps ensure our communities’ voices are heard where decisions are made. #EndHIVinNC #HIVSpeaksNC

In 2018, we fought to modernize North Carolina’s HIV laws—and we won! Though we’re heading in the right direction, people living with HIV in NC still face the risk of criminalization, furthering stigma and fear. We’ve come too far to back down, because we know none of us are free until we’re all free! Together, we can build a world of dignity instead of discrimination for North Carolinians living with HIV. Join today: https://ncaan.org/take-action/#StigmaStopsHere #StigmaStopsHere #HIVDecrim #HIV #HIV

From @raelt to @dddiallo with @sisterloveinc, Black women living with HIV have been leaders in the fight for #HIVJustice and #HealthEquity since the very beginning. Despite this, they’ve often been excluded in the work to #EndTheEpidemic. That’s why we’re collaborating with @southernaidscoalition and @latinodeepsouth/@latinocommaids to empower Black and Latina women across North Carolina to take charge of their sexual health. Learn more at http://ellaher.org/ . #EllaHer #BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM

THE NUMBERS ARE IN! At HIV Speaks on Jones St, 80+ people showed up and had 26+ scheduled meetings (+ countless unscheduled walk-ins) with state policymakers on just June 3. And we won't stop here! Read more about this year's HIV Speaks on Jones Street at https://ncaan.org/we-wont-stop-at-jones-street/

Save the Date for An Epidemic on the Edge: October 22, 3-4:30PM It's high time for policymakers, health leaders, and community voices of all backgrounds to get together and recognize that this is a conversation that impacts everybody. What happens in HIV funding and policy impacts everything else: Medicaid, rural health, public health, and the overall resiliency of health systems across North Carolina. Let's do that on October 22 from 3–4:30 PM: http://ncaan.org/advocacy/edge/

Reminder that the first Loud & Clear: Voicing Our Right to Care is in EXACTLY ONE WEEK! On March 31, we will be gathering in Winston-Salem at the Clemmons Library to share skills and strategies for defending healthcare access and rights across the Carolinas. Learn more and save your spot at https://ncaan.org/loud-and-clear/

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Reminder that the first Loud & Clear: Voicing Our Right to Care is in EXACTLY ONE WEEK!