“Everybody counts” reinforces a vision that is particularly important to recognize on World AIDS Day. This year’s  World AIDS Day theme speaks to the importance of public health advocates, clinicians, and the public joining together to reaffirm our support for our family, friends, and neighbors impacted by HIV/AIDS.

This year, I am honored I had the opportunity to partner with colleagues and community groups to present “In the Red: World AIDS Day Brooklyn Youth Rally;” special thanks to the presenters of the event, Bridging Access to Care in collaboration with STAR Early College High School, and GILEAD.

We need to remain steadfast in our efforts – here in Brooklyn, across New York State, and globally – to keep people healthy and cease the spread of HIV/AIDS.