March 20th is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD), a time to raise awareness about the presence of HIV and AIDS in our Native an

Last night our Executive Director Christopher J. Cuevas and the Founder of The Bros in Convo Initiative Daniel J. Downer teamed up with IDEAS for Us and The IDEAS Hive for a discussion about the impacts of HIV/AIDS on local and global communities, and efforts to reduce transmission and increase care for the most at risk communities. In a brainstorming session with the participants, we were able to create a sustainable plan for prevention and outreach in the community - which

On December 1st, the Central Florida Ryan White HIV/AIDS Planning Council hosted their annual World AIDS Day event, which invited leaders from across Central Florida to join together in reflection of the work done to build on the HIV/AIDS movement over the past 30 years. We gathered to renew our commitment to an AIDS free generation by addressing the epidemic together, remembering those lost over the years that gave their bodies and voices for the movement, and to uplift thos

The National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is a national community mobilization and social marketing campaign that unites the Hispanic/Latino/a/x community in efforts to raise HIV awareness, promotion of HIV testing, prevention, and education; in addition to other critical health issues such as viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and tuberculosis (TB). This year I had the pleasure of sitting down with Florida House District 49 Representative Carlos Gu

Annually on October 15th, National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) mobilizes community based organizations, leaders of the Latino community, health departments, and elected officials to spread awareness within the Latino community about HIV/AIDS, and bring about improvements in HIV related health practices by building capacity, developing and disseminated resources, utilizing media channels, and casting the spotlight on Latino faces behind the epidemic. This year QLatinx jo

The conversation about HIV is changing and we want to hear from you! We are super excited to be teaming up with our partners at BBod_orl, Th

Join QLatinx, the Act Against AIDS initiative, and nearly a dozen other incredible organizations for Salud! 2018 Summer Wellness Fair from 3-7 at the Callahan Neighborhood Center! This free family-friendly event is open to the public and will brings together healthcare providers, LGBTQ+ community leaders, and allies with resource and information designed to build understanding and promote a culture of health and wellness for all. It will feature dynamic workshops that address

National Transgender HIV Testing Day is observed each year (beginning in 2016) on April 18. The latest CDC data shows newly diagnosed HIV rates for transgender people are three times the national average. Today is an opportunity for us to focus on HIV testing, prevention, and treatment among transgender people and bring us closer to zero. This year, as part of our observance of National Transgender HIV Testing Day we were fortunate to have partnered with Hope and Help, Hispan

April 10th marks the annual recognition of National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD). NYHAAD reminds us of the importance of investing in young people’s health and education. Tonight, QLatinx joins other phenomenal organizations across Central Florida to host a fest of fun for youth and their families to learn more about HIV & AIDS in the Central Florida community. There will be art, delicious food, games, and trivia for all! Additionally, we'll be hosting a communit

It is with great pride and pleasure that we announce our new partnership with the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Act Against Aids Initiative, a campaign seeking to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS among all Americans and works to reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS transmissions among hardest hit populations. As part of our new collaboration with the CDC, our Executive Director Christopher Cuevas, has been named the Southeastern Ambassador for the Act Against Aids Initiative and will