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Armonte Butler is a writer and activist based in Washington, D.C. He is passionate about adolescent sexual health and supports LGBTQ youth of color and youth living with HIV to become activists and leaders in their communities, on their campuses, and at the institutional, state, and federal levels. In addition, he has conducted an array of research on gender and sexual minorities in Argentina and the Dominican Republic. He holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Global Studies and Gender Studies from Sewanee: The University of the South.
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So many unforeseen events have happened this past year — from the onset of COVID-19 to an attempted insurrection — and we’ve seen communities come together at some of the best and worst times in history. Through it all, the LGBTQIA+ community has continued to demonstrate resilience against all odds. This past year, Black gay…
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Social disconnection is very real this holiday season, as we round out a full nine months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent studies have shown that due to COVID-19, there have been increases not only in isolation measures like social distancing, but also widespread increases in anxiety, loneliness, and insomnia. Remember that the loneliness, grief, and…
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Last week we discussed GetCheckedDC, a free at-home HIV testing kit for DC residents. Now, we’d like to ensure that you are supported and have a roadmap in case you test positive for HIV. First Stop: Re-testing, Treatment, and Care Re-testing If you receive a positive HIV test result, be sure to visit a doctor…
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As your inboxes and social media channels fill with information about COVID-19, we at Sexual + Being thought it was important to remind District of Columbia (DC) residents about a crucial sexual health resource — GetCheckedDC, DC’s free at-home HIV testing program. Regularly testing for HIV and knowing your status is important. By taking the…
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From virtual graduation celebrations to birthday parties, COVID-19 hasn’t stopped the joy that people are sharing and experiencing with each other. The same motivation to organize, bond, and network in the digital space goes with Pride this June. This month there are a variety of Pride events and activities that you can participate in to…
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A recent CDC report on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) found that the District of Columbia (DC) has the highest rate of any state or territory. For instance, rates of reported cases of gonorrhea ranged from 611 cases per 100,000 people. Rates of reported syphilis cases ranged from 40.2 cases per 100,000 people. Rates of reported…
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National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, annually celebrated on October 15, reminds us that it’s important to highlight and uplift the work of Latinx and Afro-Latinx-led organizations on the ground combatting HIV and LGBTQ-related stigma and discrimination. This month, I was able to chat with Manuel J. Diaz-Ramirez, Director of Community Health Action at La Clínica…
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PrEP can prevent HIV infection and save lives, but so many people don’t have access to it. What can we do to eliminate PrEP deserts?
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While many gay men like anal sex, plenty of others don’t. Here’s why that’s okay, and why you should never feel bad about your sexual preferences.
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Black LGBTQ people have been a force in the movement from “Go.” Here are five leaders you should know about it this Pride month.
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