HIV is Not a Crime: March with ACT UP On LGBT Pride Day

Dear friends,

Help ACT UP, the Sero Project and  Queerocracy build our joint float for Sunday’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender day parade in Manhattan. The theme is opposition to laws criminalizing HIV transmission. Float construction occurs:

Saturday June 23, from 2pm to 6pm at 369 West 120th St. Apt 1.

Assembly of the float is outside the house of Eric Sawyer. It is located between Manhattan Ave and Morningside Ave., very close to the 125th st stop on the  A, B, C, D subway lines. Go 1 block south on St. Nicholas Ave to 124th St. Continue South on  Manhattan Ave. to 120th St., take a right and walk to the last brownstone before the corner. We’ll assemble the float there. Call Eric at 917-951-5758 for info.

March with ACT UP Against the

Criminalization of HIV Transmission

March in Manhattan’s LGBT Pride parade with ACT UP, the Sero Project and Queerocracy’s  float Sun. June 24 and join us as we say NO to the criminalization of HIV transmission. More than 30 states have such laws which drive people away from testing and ultimately undermine HIV prevention efforts.

ACT UP’s float contingent march assembly info:

Sun. June 24, 11:30 AM

Our group is in Section 4, group 24.

Assemble on 39th St. between 5th and 6th Ave., closer to 6th Ave.

Please bring sunscreen. Limited water will be provided. Some orange jump suits are provided. Please bring your ACT UP T-shirts or HIV Positive T-shirts.

About ACT UP

Founded in 1987, ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power), is a diverse, non-partisan group of individuals united in anger and committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis. ACT UP currently meets every Monday night at 7PM ET via Zoom. Notes: you will be asked to contribute your first & last name and email address to access online meetings, and KN-95 masks are required for ACT UP NY in person meetings/actions/gatherings. All individuals are welcome!