June 5: Honoring the Resilience of Those Who Have Paved the Way | HIV.gov

June 5: Honoring the Resilience of Those Who Have Paved the Way | HIV.gov

June 5: Honoring the Resilience of Those Who Have Paved the Way On June 5, 1981, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, describing cases of a rare lung infection in five young, previously healthy gay men in Los Angeles, California. This was the first official reporting on what would later become known as AIDS. Each year on June 5, we recognize HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day, a day that honors those who have lived with HIV for many years. Diagnosed before effective treatment was available, these pioneers have survived and thrived. LEARN MORE

In Memoriam: Ron Simmons In the midst of so many recent losses, we note with regret the passing of Dr. Ron Simmons, a scholar, community activist, and longtime advocate, role model, and mentor to Black gay men living with/at risk for HIV. Dr. Simmons passed away on March 29, 2020, from complications related to prostate cancer. LEARN MORE