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The Reunion Project at USCHA in New Orleans The Reunion Project’s presence was felt everywhere at this year’s United States Conference on AIDS in New Orleans. From our busy booth in the exhibit hall to our workshop on end-of-life led by Mark S. King, and a...

At the recent OnAging conference in San Francisco in March, I was privileged to participate in a panel discussion on the needs of HIV long-term survivors. There, I spoke about my friend Steven from Amsterdam who I met at Folsom St. Fair in San Francisco in 1998. We...

Losing your mom at any age is difficult. How one person was able to say goodbye.

Words of wisdom from a younger survivor By Heather O’Connor I’d say I’ve had some “dark things” happen to me so far in life. The kind of “thing” that makes you lose your breath for a moment like you’ve been punched so hard in the gut that spit flies out of your mouth....

The impact of social and economic inequities in Black communities is HIV. In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), I’m reminded of the first time I came to know of HIV in the Black community–in the public housing project community where I was living...

For many of us aging with HIV, we don’t really need an awareness day once a year to remind us of something that we live with each and every day. But this particular day, National HIV and Aging Awareness Day on September 18, helps bring attention to the myriad issues...

We have to celebrate the wins and continue to build alliances and forge partnerships. By Jeff Berry, Executive Director June 5 is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day. When I read the daily news, I sometimes ask myself, I survived the AIDS epidemic for this? With...

With his background in advocacy work, long-term survivor Larry Bryant is ready for his new role. By Larry Bryant, Jr., Senior Program Coordinator Hello TRP Community, My name is Larry Bryant, and I am honored to be newly hired as the Senior Program Coordinator with...

A look back at our accomplishments and our goals for the future. By Jeff Berry, Executive Director 2022 has been an eventful year for The Reunion Project (TRP), and I’d like to share some exciting updates with you. This also is my one request this year for support,...

Take time to remember and reflect, and to recharge your soul. By Jeff Berry, Executive Director Today is World AIDS Day, where we take time to reflect, to remember and honor those who have gone before us, and celebrate our achievements as we chart a course toward...