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National membership org for trans & cis women & TGD folks living with HIV 🔥 Celebrate & Honor Black Women! ✊🏿 Protect trans folks! 🏳️‍⚧️

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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
How Some Women Get Trapped in Abusive Relationships. Abusers shame to entrap women. Especially women with HIV. If someone you know is being abused, remind them that they are loved and deserve care. Whatever you do, avoid adding to their shame with blame. Watch the video to learn more.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"When I told my husband I was living with HIV, he hit me. It didn't matter to him that he was the one who gave it to me." Today is the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you are in crisis, please contact the US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233 or text START to 88788
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
What if the woman in the "Cornell Seven" case was living with HIV? Trigger Warning: The post discusses sexual violence. We can't say what would've happened if the woman involved in the "Cornell Seven" case was living with HIV, but according to our experiences, we think she would've been blamed.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
PWN-Alabama's Summer of Freedom tour concludes with a BIPOC Convening this Wednesday! When: Wednesday, September 30th at 11 AM - 4 PM Where: Mabel’s on 3rd 3120 3rd Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233 RSVP: bit.ly/ALUSFREE
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We didn't choose HIV. We didn't choose stigma. We didn't choose abuse. We chose life. Whatever you choose, Positive Women's Network-USA chooses you. #HIVResist
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Fill out PWN's member survey! Have you completed our member's survey? If you enjoyed our programming at USCHA 2026, it's because we listened to what you wanted from us. We need that same information for our future plans. So, please fill out the member survey. PS: It's in the Google group.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
During #USCHA2026, Wanda told us: "I'm 72, which we know is 82 in HIV years. I don't know how much longer I'll be here. So I do what I can. Because I love my people." Wanda's words are the bedrock of our actions. But please make sure you rest. We're building a world where ALL of our people thrive.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
One of the amazing #USCHA2026 workshops led by PWN members was Undetectable Pussy: Turning Evidence into HIV Justice and Bodily Autonomy. This bold, honest conversation explored how public health evidence, lived experience, and community-led advocacy can advance
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
PWN hosted our member's dinner at #USCHA2026 and, as always, it was filled with lots of good food, laughter, and love. We know how important it is to cherish the moments we get with our #Sisterhood, and we are beyond grateful to have shared this space. ❤️
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Check out these highlights from Martha's section of her workshop on advancing inclusive HIV criminalization reform across the African diaspora. She powerful declares: "Health should be separated from any criminal space." 🔥 #USCHA2026
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
MonicaLynn leads a workshop distinguishing between sex work and human trafficking, focusing on force and coercion. Survivors of exploitation are not safe from criminalization, and are often blocked from HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We had the privilege of sharing space with The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation during #USCHA2026 to talk about Elizabeth Taylor's dedication to our movement. This herstory reminds us that we need our accomplices, because everyone has a place in this fight. #HIVResists #Herstory
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Earlier today, PWN hosted our very own #USCHA2026 institute: Beyond The Ballot: Women Living with HIV Building Year-Round Political Power. Check out this thread for the highlights and best moments! 💖
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Ace: "If we're able to support Black trans people to live longer, stronger lives, then all of us are going to live well because they are the people being most targeted." Us: No notes. Louder for the people in the back. #USCHA2026 #TransLiberation #BlackTransLivesMatter
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
As we all know, the funding landscape for non-profits empowering our communities has been rocky. In the midst of a lot of instability, it's critical for all of us to have honest conversations about sustainability and share our learnings with our partners. We are in this together! #USCHA2026
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Our Leadership Development & Training Manager LaDawn Tate helped gather attendees for the Save HIV Funding Celebration of Life activation. Members of the community read their pre-obituaries, a powerful tool to call attention to the real, devastating consequences of attacks on HIV funding.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Waheedah Shabazz-El (The Legend) explains @thereunionproject.bsky.social to a new member at #USCHA2026! The Reunion Project is the alliance of HIV long-term survivors, connecting individuals and communities through storytelling, disseminating accurate information, and
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Attending USCHA allows advocates, leaders, and accomplices time to gather and strategize. Powerful conversations and brilliant ideas can come from a few minutes of downtime when we get to share space.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Bridgette with @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social calls out sexist bias amongst clinicians around women living with HIV and sex. Instead of assuming what women want, just ask! 🔥
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Yesterday, our PWN-Louisiana member Ms. Sarah Jackson joined Dietz for the Louisiana Coalition on Criminalization and Health institute. They explained that we're interested in all intersections of injustice, because "if we want people at our table, we gotta show up at other people's tables too."
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A toast to day 1 of #USCHA2026 featuring our Director of Organizing! 🥂 If you a PWN member attending the conference, tag us in all of your photos! 💖
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Check out these photos from yesterday's @plhivcaucus.bsky.social pre-USCHA conference! #USCHA2026
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Are y’all ready for #USCHA2026? More importantly, are y’all ready to connect with PWN across our 37+ events, institutes, sessions, and posters during the conference. Some folks go to Anaheim to visit Disney Land. We’re turning up to turn up for our community! Catch y'all soon <3 #HIVResist
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"People living with HIV do not lead policy neutral lives." -@Marnina Miller Marnina, delivered these words at Equality Federation's 2026 Leadership Summit during a panel on HIV (led by Robert Suttle). Join or support PWN to hear more policy analysis like Marnina's tinyurl.com/PWNjoin #HIVResist
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Please join us in celebrating our recent policy fellow graduate René Garrett Wright from NY! 🥳 PWN’s policy fellowship is a 13-month program designed to build the policy leadership of folks directly impacted by the epidemic and historically underrepresented in federal health policy advocacy.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Please join us in celebrating our recent policy fellow graduate L. Tang 唐雯 from NY! 🥳 PWN’s policy fellowship is a 13-month program designed to build the policy leadership of folks directly impacted by the epidemic and historically underrepresented in federal health policy advocacy.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Protecting Everyone's Sexual Health Means Protecting Women from Sexual Assault. Experiencing sexual assault increases a woman's risk of acquiring HIV by 48%. No one should experience sexual assault. Having awareness helps women protect their health from sexual assault.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Let's make sure you have everything you need to vote BEFORE election day (November 3). Join PWN-USA on September 15 at 6 PM ET to learn what you need to know about the 2026 midterm elections and how to make a voting plan. Register: bit.ly/2026-PWN-VOTES #HIVResist
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Please join us in celebrating our recent policy fellow graduate Nakeisa Jackson from GA! 🥳 PWN’s policy fellowship is a 13-month program designed to build the policy leadership of folks directly impacted by the epidemic and historically underrepresented in federal health policy advocacy.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Join us for: Reclaiming the Science of U=U Wednesday, September 9th. 6-7 PM (EST) Conceived and moderated by Xeena Ellison Panel: Dr. David Malebranche, Danielle Warren-Dias, Marnina Miller Register at: tinyurl.com/reclUeU
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
At PWN, we never assume that the problem we can see is the only problem at hand, or the cause of the situation. This framework is called, "Root Cause Analysis." Watch our video to learn more. To dive deeper into this and PWN's other guiding tenets, please visit: tinyurl.com/PWNvalues #HIVResist
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Please join us in celebrating our recent policy fellow graduate Marcia Gullatte from AL! 🥳 PWN’s policy fellowship is a 13-month program designed to build the policy leadership of folks directly impacted by the epidemic and historically underrepresented in federal health policy advocacy.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Please join us in celebrating our recent policy fellow graduate Millicent Foster from LA! 🥳 PWN’s policy fellowship is a 13-month program designed to build the policy leadership of folks directly impacted by the epidemic and historically underrepresented in federal health policy advocacy.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Please join us in celebrating our recent policy fellow graduate Xeena Ellison from LA! 🥳 PWN’s policy fellowship is a 13-month program designed to build the policy leadership of folks directly impacted by the epidemic and historically underrepresented in federal health policy advocacy.
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CHLP: Center for HIV Law & Policy @hivlawandpolicy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Hundreds demand robust health data safeguards to sever public health from criminalization. HIV BASIC Consensus Statement calls for a coordinated effort to separate public health from policing and criminalization. Read more: www.hivlawandpolicy.org/news/hundred... @pwnusa.bsky.social @hivjustice.net
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Please join us in celebrating our recent policy fellow graduate Denise Drayton from MD! 🥳 PWN’s policy fellowship is a 13-month program designed to build the policy leadership of folks directly impacted by the epidemic and historically underrepresented in federal health policy advocacy.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
When LaDawn Tate & B Velasquez saw that USCHA's workshop submissions all but excluded people without credentials or employment at medical institutions, they asked Harold Phillips: Is USCHA for community members or credentialed professionals? Read their report on Positively Aware: tinyurl.com/SpkPWU
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Are you mad that it isn't safe for women living with HIV to share their status? Or are you mad that some women can't share their status because it's unsafe to do so? Don't stay mad. Do something to ensure all women are safe to share. If they choose to. #HIVResist
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We're advocating to ensure our community has safety, joy, and prosperity.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
More than 50% of women living w HIV have experienced Intimate Partner Violence. As we prepare for the National Day of Action to End Violence Against Women Living with HIV (October 23), please remember that sexual assault & Intimate Partner Violence are NOT inevitable. And that you can escape abuse.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I don’t give a damn about your comfortability, I’m trying to live! -Kenisha Harris Kenisha tells us exactly why #PWNVotes. People living with HIV have power that we continue to build in face of efforts that make it harder to get our voices heard.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Please join us in celebrating our recent policy fellow graduate DeOnyae-Dior Valentina from IN! 🥳 PWN’s policy fellowship is a 13-month program designed to build the policy leadership of folks directly impacted by the epidemic and historically underrepresented in federal health policy advocacy.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We just signed onto a support letter for the New York Health Information Privacy Act, S.9269/A.10357 It asks Gov. Kathy Hochul to ensure our electronic health info is NOT used against us, monetized, or tracked on apps. Sign on here: tinyurl.com/NYpriACT26
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Oni Blackstock, MD MHS @oniblackstock.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐀𝐈) 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐨 𝐖𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠? 🗣️ Join us next Wednesday, August 12, at 5 p.m. ET. I'll be in conversation with Dr. Elle Lett discussing AI, health equity, and who holds power over these systems. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Promotional banner for the August 12 Intersectionality Salon™ featuring Elle Lett, MD, PhD, MA, MBioStat, and Oni Blackstock, MD, MHS. The webinar is titled "Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Care: Intersectionally Speaking, What Can Go Wrong?" and runs from 5:00–6:30 PM ET. The banner has a purple background with the event title on the left and headshots of the two speakers on the right.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Join our next #PWNVotes Training session on "Engaging With Media to Tell Our Stories!" Next Wednesday, August 12th (6 PM, ET) our panelists share how they focus on key points from their backgrounds to influence everything from opinions to policy and news coverage. Register: bit.ly/2026-PWN-VOTES
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Please join us in celebrating our recent policy fellow graduate Brooke Davidoff from MO! 🥳 PWN’s policy fellowship is a 13-month program designed to build the policy leadership of folks directly impacted by the epidemic and historically underrepresented in federal health policy advocacy.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
#AIDS2026 is over, but the powerful messages we heard and moments we saw will stay with us forever. For example: Vanessa Johnson showed a young LGBTQ+ advocate from Ghana what is possible by sharing her wisdom & offering support in navigating the threat of same-sex criminalization in Ghana.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
It's Zero HIV Stigma Day. People are more afraid of HIV stigma than they are of the virus itself. On Zero HIV Stigma Day remind folks that whatever your serostatus, you are a person first. And that the only thing to fear is not knowing how to protect yourself. #HIVResist #ZeroHIVStigma
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
If you want your public comment against Medicaid work requirements to pop, we'll help you format it so that it is counted and read! Because your concerns belong in the public record. Let's make sure they're seen! Join us tomorrow, July 21st at 6 PM (ET)! Register here: tinyurl.com/HR1pc
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Please join us in celebrating our recent policy fellow graduate Yves Chu from CA! 🥳 PWN’s policy fellowship is a 13-month program designed to build the policy leadership of folks directly impacted by the epidemic and historically underrepresented in federal health policy advocacy.
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