LITS in the News & updates

Atlanta does not have an HIV outbreak despite misinformation on social media

HIV remains a serious challenge in the South, but exaggerating numbers and furthering stigma will never help us solve the problem.

Spotlight on Georgia: Honoring Our Conductores for Encuentro 2025

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting two conductores from Georgia — Dr. Christy Perez and Aubrianna Escalera — whose leadership embodies the spirit of Encuentro.

Rapid Response Fund Opens on Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

From Memphis, With Love & Purpose

Latino in the South's Jessie Claudio reflects on what it means to be named Grand Marshal of Memphis Pride and shares the speech he wrote for the event.

Presente! A Musical Altar for the Pulse Anniversary

In honor of the 49 lives at Pulse Nightclub, we created a Pulse Anniversary playlist. Some songs are protest anthems. Some are love letters. Some are meant to be listened to at full volume, while others whisper like a prayer.

Introducing El Hormiguero

We’re thrilled to introduce El Hormiguero, our new Southern Latinx Health Policy Network designed to connect, uplift, and organize LGBTQ+ Latinx advocates across the South.

Solidarity in Action: Advocacy Days Across the South

This past week, Latinos in the South team took part in different Advocacy Days across the South, pushing for policies that impact Latinx and immigrant communities, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive justice, and HIV care. These advocacy days highlight the challenges facing our communities and showcase the power of showing up, standing together, and taking up space in the halls of power.

Expandiendo Ella/Her en el Día Nacional de Concientización sobre el VIH para Mujeres y Niñas

La Colaboración Ella/Her Amplifica el Poder y la Importancia de las Mujeres Negras y Latinas en los Esfuerzos para Acabar con la Epidemia del VIH El Proyecto Centra la Prevención del VIH, la Incidencia y el Acceso para Mujeres Negras y Latinas en el Sur

Expanding Ella/Her on National Women & Girls HIV Awareness Day

Ella/Her Collaboration Amplifies the Power and Importance of Black and Latina Women in the Efforts to End the HIV Epidemic Project Centers HIV Prevention, Advocacy and Access for Black and Latina Women in the South