WORLD AIDS DAY
NATIONAL OBSERVANCE
WORLD AIDS DAY NATIONAL OBSERVANCE AT A GLANCE
Special Musical Performance
Breanna Sinclairé, Acclaimed Soprano Vocalist
Invocation/Blessing of Land
Michael Pappas, San Francisco Interfaith Council
Welcome & Acknowledgements
John Cunningham, CEO, National AIDS Memorial
San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed
Special Video Message from Gilead Sciences
Video ~ 35 Years of the AIDS Memorial Quilt
Conversation and Reflections Cleve Jones
National AIDS Memorial Lifetime of Commitment Award Honoree
Moderated by ABC7 News Anchor Reggie Aqui
Film Screening, Surviving Voices and Thriving Voices
The Black Community & AIDS
Introduction by Tyler TerMeer, PhD
CEO, San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Conversation: The State of HIV/AIDS Today with Leaders on the Frontline
Moderated by ABC7 News Anchor Reggie Aqui
Special Guests
Tyler TerMeer, PhD, CEO, San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Diane Havlir, MD, Chief of HIV Infectious Diseases, UCSF
LS Jones, Prevention Access Campaign Mississippi
Scott Wiener, California State Senator
Conversation Closing Message
Eric Johnson, Exec. Dir., West Region, Quest Diagnostics
Conversation: Young Leaders Making an Impact
Moderated by Michelle Meow, Commonwealth Club
Special Guests:
Bo Hwang, Pedro Zamora Scholar, Community Health Advocate
Adrian Vargas, Health Educator & Case Manager, Instituto Familiar de la Raza
Antwan Matthews, BS, Pedro Zamora Scholar, Director, Youth Programs, Code Tenderloin, Consultant
Closing Remarks
San Francisco Board of Supervisor Matt Dorsey
John Cunningham, CEO, National AIDS Memorial
Musical Performnce
LS Jones
Prevention Access Campaign Mississippi
Procession to Circle of Friends for Reading of Names
Community Lunch
Conclusion
CELEBRATING A SHINING LIGHT
National AIDS Memorial Lifetime of Commitment Award
Throughout his life, Cleve Jones has helped Shine a Light on so many issues and causes, always standing up without hesitation, using his voice and Harvey’s bullhorn for LGBTQ+ rights, the labor movement, and for those whose voices are often overshadowed and not heard.
This year, as we mark 35 years since the first stitches of the AIDS Memorial Quilt were sewn together and 50 years since his coming out, Cleve remains an inspirational force for change and action. The National AIDS Memorial is proud to Shine a Light on his story, passion, legacy, and the impact he has had - and continues to have - on millions of people in San Francisco, our nation, and around the world.
Thank you for being part of the National AIDS Memorial Grove for World AIDS Day. The National AIDS Memorial is honored to host this national observance that brings our community together for remembrance, and to have important conversations that shine a light on the ongoing struggle to end the epidemic, the progress made, and the hope for the future.
IN CASE YOU MISSED TODAY’S OBSERVANCE:
Portions of today’s program and highlights from our Light in the Grove Gala with a special message from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi can be viewed on the National AIDS Memorial website beginning at 5pm PT today.
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