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5 – The Well Project launches a mobile app that includes treatment information and highlights the firsthand experiences of women living with the virus. (2012)

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15 – The Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus is founded. (2011)

Capitol building

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17 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launches the HIV awareness campaign “HIV Treatment Works,” which encourages people living with HIV to get in care, start taking HIV medications, remain in care and stay on treatment as directed. (2014)

HIV Treatment Works

“HIV Treatment Works" campaignCDC.gov

 

18 – National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

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25 –Red Hot + Blue, a compilation album that features contemporary pop performers reinterpreting the songs of Cole Porter, is released. The album sells over a million copies and raises nearly $1 million to benefit such groups as ACT UP and TAG. (1990)

Red Hot + Blue album cover

“Red Hot + Blue” album coverWikipedia

 

Cole PorterWikipedia

27 – National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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