We’re proud to highlight a recently published, community-led perspective in The Journal of Infectious Diseases that brings the voices of long-term HIV survivors and advocates to the forefront—including many of our own ACTG community representatives. This powerful piece reflects on the legacy of HIV activism, the devastating impact of recent research funding cuts, and an urgent call to action to protect the future of HIV science. It is a compelling reminder that community engagement is not just a value—it is essential to our mission.
Loreen Willenberg , William Freshwater , Dawn Averitt , Linda H Scruggs , Marc C E Wagner , Waheedah Shabazz-El , Wanda L London , Paul A Edmonds , Christopher Tunstall , Benedict Sandile Khumalo , Sharon Worth-Hatlee , Orbit Clanton , Derrick Mapp , David Palm , Michael Jentes , Susan Dickerson , Andy Kaytes , Jeff TaylorThe Journal of Infectious Diseases, jiaf267, https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiaf267
Published: 22 May 2025