Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs
News & Notes
December 2016
Working Towards Creating An AIDS-Free Generation
 Today is World AIDS Day, and another opportunity to recommit ourselves to the fight to end HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988 when access to care and treatment were almost non-existent for people living with HIV/AIDS. People who are living with HIV are living much longer and those who are in care and maintain an undetectable viral load can prevent the transmission of the virus and those who are HIV negative and at risk can take PrEP, a treatment taken once per day, to protect against contracting the virus.
In 2016, we have the medical technology and resources to usher in a world where people do not develop AIDS and new cases of HIV infections are rare. Mayor Bowser has committed the District of Columbia to achieving those goals by 2030. D.C.'s "90-90-90-50" plan will achieve this by ensuring that 90% of our residents are tested for HIV, 90% of those who are HIV positive are in care and 90% of HIV positive people achieve an undetectable viral load which would yield a 50% reduction in new cases of HIV.
Mayor Bowser is clear about her vision for a thriving city. "A city is only as
strong as the health and well-being of its residents,” said Mayor Bowser.
“No matter your background or economic status, everyone has the right to
quality health care. The District will continue to identify opportunities – at home and
abroad – that lead to expanded medical research, more affordable preventative
care, and proven programs that protect the health of future generations.”
12/01/2016 World AIDS DAY
12/01/2016
Mayor Bowser World AIDS Day Commemoration
10:30 am – 77 P St. NE, Washington DC, 20002
Mayor Bowser will commemorate
World AIDS Day alongside Deputy Mayor Brenda McDonald, Department of Health
Director Nesbitt, and Director of LGBTQ Affairs Sheila Alexander-Reid.
12/01/2016
#POZART A World AIDS Day Unification
6:00 – 9:00pm – Busboys & Poets –Brookland
#POZArt will showcase the works of both
HIV-Positive & HIV-Negative local artists and unite both communities by
creating a safe space to encourage self-reflection and self-expression.
12/01/2016
Requiem for A Dream IV
7:00pm – 3845 S. Capitol St. SW - Covenant Baptist United Church of
Christ
Journey with us through the
intimate stories of those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS as we tell their
stories of struggle, hope, and perseverance; and how their faith in God
sustained them.
12/06/16
Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs Holiday Party
7:00pm – 10:00pm – 2002 Fenwick St. NE – The Big Chief
Join the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, members of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Affairs and residents from across the District for a night of community and celebration. The holiday season can be a tough time for many people in our LGBTQ community and a time when many may need their community the most. Please feel free to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism- Serve DC food drive. RSVP
12/08/16
Mayor’s Senior Holiday Luncheon
12:30 - 1:30pm 2001 East Capitol St.
SE – DC Armory
Since 2011,
more than 3,000 senior citizens are invited to attend the Mayor’s Annual Senior
Holiday Celebration. Thursday, December 8. 2016 the Annual Senior Holiday
Celebration will be held at the DC Armory. The event includes live
entertainment, dancing, health screenings, safety and health information,
immunizations, food, giveaways and exhibits.
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