Why AIDS Remembrance Still Matters in 2025: Queer Grief, Collective Memory & HIV Activism

World AIDS Day isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s a thread tying together queer grief, community memory, and the ongoing fight for health justice. In 2025, HIV activism is evolving alongside major medical breakthroughs, yet global inequalities persist. This piece explores our history, honors those we’ve lost, and looks forward with grounded hope for a future free of AIDS.