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Delaware Advocacy Coalition Launches Campaign to Address Rising HIV Infections and Critical Funding Gaps

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Delaware HIV/AIDS Advocacy Coalition

Delaware is experiencing a significant public health challenge as new HIV infections surge and vital health services face unprecedented funding cuts. In 2024, the state witnessed a 10% year over year increase in new HIV diagnoses, coupled with a 64% reduction in federal HIV prevention funding. These compounding crises have left prevention services severely underfunded, … Read more

Delaware Veterans & Sussex Pride Stand with Trans Service Members

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Trans Service Members

 The Delaware Democratic Party Veterans and Military Caucus and Sussex Pride have released the following statement: “Earlier this week the President signed an executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military. Denying capable Americans the opportunity to serve and protect our nation undermines our military’s readiness, safety, and inclusivity. This order will impact … Read more

Pride Flag Vandalized at Church of the Holy City

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The Church of the Holy City Wilmington

The Church of the Holy City In Wilmington recently reported an act of vandalism involving a Pride Flag at their Church. Rev. Shada Sullivan stated in a pastoral letter: “Our faith calls us to love our neighbor. However, that love cannot be a disembodied sentimentality. Love is an action. The actions we choose today are … Read more

Delaware LGBTQ+ History

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Delaware LGBTQ+ History

Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs has created a timeline was created to offer a more inclusive perspective that pairs important moments in LGBTQ+ history in Delaware and across America throughout time. While this list is not exhaustive of all important historical moments in Delaware, it aims to provide context to the stories included in this project, … Read more

No Name Calling Week Resources

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No Name Calling Week

No Name-Calling Week is an annual awareness campaign that aims to combat bullying and promote kindness in schools and communities. It was inspired by the 2001 novel “The Misfits” by James Howe, which featured a group of students who successfully launched a “No Name-Calling Day” in their school. Here are some resources and links that … Read more

Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Delaware

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MLK Day Information & Resources

To help you participate in this national day of service and remembrance, we have compiled a list of upcoming events and resources that will allow you to honor Dr. King’s message and take meaningful action within your community.

World AIDS Day: A Delaware Call to Action

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World AIDS Day 2024

As we approach World AIDS Day on December 1st, we come together to honor the lives lost to HIV/AIDS, support those living with the virus, and renew our commitment to ending the epidemic in Delaware and globally.  In Delaware, the statistics on HIV/AIDS highlight the ongoing challenges our community faces. Currently, approximately 4,000 people are … Read more

With One Voice, We Say Enough

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Fund Suicide Prevention in Delaware

Mental health matters and we know it can often be a difficult conversation. It’s even harder to talk aboutsuicide, but that’s the reality 130 families had to face in 2022 in our state alone when their loved one died bysuicide – a tragedy that often requires unique support and care for the loss survivors left … Read more

Help Improve HIV Prevention in Delaware

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Delaware HIV Planning Council

The Delaware HIV Planning Council and Delaware HIV Consortium are implementing a needs assessment to learn how they can enhance access to HIV prevention services in the face of budget cuts. This will help us identify strategies to prevent HIV as we strive to end the epidemic in Delaware. You can help by completing this … Read more

United Way of Delaware Pride Council Plate

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United Way of Delaware Pride Council License Plate

Delaware has a new LGBTQ+ themed specialty license plate. It is one of about twenty specialty plates offered by the state. The United Way of Delaware Pride Council Plate (pictured above) costs $50 and funds raised support the United Way of Delaware Pride Council. You can order a plate online or fill out this form … Read more