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![Delayed Communication: Power of hearing the message in reverence of Pride and Juneteenth](https://southernaidscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Woke-Wednesdays-Ep3-Delayed-Communication-YT-Video-1-1080x675.png)
Delayed Communication: Power of hearing the message in reverence of Pride and Juneteenth
Brady Maiden & Torrie Shepard discuss the power of hearing the message in reverence of Pride and Juneteenth
![Southern AIDS Coalition ANNOUNCES 2024 SPARK! GRANTS RECIPIENTS](https://southernaidscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SPARK-Grantee-2024-Webpage-Cover-1080x630.png)
Southern AIDS Coalition ANNOUNCES 2024 SPARK! GRANTS RECIPIENTS
The Southern AIDS Coalition announces their 2024–2025 cycle of SPARK! Grants recipients. Read to learn more
![Meet the 2024-2025 Transformative Grant partners!](https://southernaidscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TGP-2024-Facebook-Ad-1080x628.png)
Meet the 2024-2025 Transformative Grant partners!
This is the final round of funding for Gilead’s groundbreaking COMPASS program, a 10-year, more than $100 million collaboration between Gilead Sciences, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Southern AIDS Coalition, University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and Wake Forest University School of Divinity.
![Access Denied: Challenging the Roadblocks to Sexual Health and Reproductive Care in the South](https://southernaidscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Headers-Woke-Wednesdays-YT-Cover-Graphic_Ep2-Access-Denied-1080x675.png)
Access Denied: Challenging the Roadblocks to Sexual Health and Reproductive Care in the South
Will Ramirez & Brady Maiden address the rising rates of new HIV diagnoses, restrictive reproductive care, and more in the South
![Saving ourselves symposium registration now open!](https://southernaidscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SOS24-Landing-Page-Graphic-Assets_Website-Header-1080x675.png)
Saving ourselves symposium registration now open!
Connect on liberation! The SOS conference empowers and educates attendees on collective movement work for Black LGBTQ Southerners
![Southern AIDS Coalition Receives GLAAD Media Award for Appearance on Jennifer Hudson Show](https://southernaidscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GLAAD-Award-Email-Header-1080x625.png)
Southern AIDS Coalition Receives GLAAD Media Award for Appearance on Jennifer Hudson Show
On May 11th, Southern AIDS Coalition [SAC] was recognized during the 35th GLAAD Media Awards with the award with The Jennifer Hudson Show
![Meet the Newest Board Chair & Vice Chair](https://southernaidscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1.png)
Meet the Newest Board Chair & Vice Chair
Read the profiles for the new, 2024 Southern AIDS Coalition Board Chair & Vice Chair, Angela Johnson & Randevyn Piérre
![Breaking News! Victory for HIV Advocacy!](https://southernaidscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Headers-action-alert-no-cuts-3.22.24-1080x659.png)
Breaking News! Victory for HIV Advocacy!
House passes LHHS appropriations bill with NO cuts to HIV programs. Our voices were heard!
![Breaking Barriers: Advancing PrEP Access for All in The Southern U.S.](https://southernaidscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Feb-29-PrEP-for-All-Social-Media_FB-1080x675.jpg)
Breaking Barriers: Advancing PrEP Access for All in The Southern U.S.
In partnership with PrEP4All, we’re thrilled to unveil our groundbreaking report, “Toward PrEP Access for All: An analysis of policies, approaches, and strategies in the Southern United States.”
![Southern AIDS Coalition on the Jennifer Hudson Show](https://southernaidscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/JHud-12.1.23-1080x675.jpeg)
Southern AIDS Coalition on the Jennifer Hudson Show
On World AIDS Day 2023, we joined The Normal Anomaly on The Jennifer Hudson Show to discuss HIV in the South.