Hi there,

This newsletter took a break on Thursday to hold space for to rest on the holiday, but we are back! We're thankful for having you as a reader. We're also thankful to former Advocate editor-in-chief and current equalpride vice president of editorial, special projects Tracy E. Gilchrist for the "holding space" meme.

📢 Tomorrow, the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be spread across the White House's South Lawn. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will lead a moment of silence in honor of those who have died from HIV/AIDS.

"The AIDS Memorial Quilt, which began at a storefront in San Francisco at a time when victims did not receive funerals due to social stigma, is heading to the White House for the first time in history," a White House spokesperson told The Advocate. "On World AIDS Day, the President and First Lady will honor the memory of those we have lost to HIV/AIDS and celebrate the remarkable strength of those who continue to live and thrive with HIV.”

🗳️ From Sarah McBride to Andrea JenkinsAndrea Jenkins, check out these trans politicians breaking barriers and serving their communities.

Onward and upward,

Alex Cooper

Editor-in-chief, Advocate.com

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