The HIV epidemic in Oregon & beyond is not over, and if you think it is, it is because you are only looking at the most privileged groups affected by HIV. The HIV epidemic is less visible because it is becoming concentrated among marginalized communities. So for example, black people in Oregon are 5 times more likely than white people to become infected. At this point, ending the HIV epidemic really means making healthcare, including mental health and addiction treatment, accessible and affirming for LGBTQ people, people of color, and other marginalized communities. We need to bring down those barriers to end the epidemic.

Jonathan Frochtzwajg, CAP’s Public Policy & Grants Manager, joins Ken Boddie of KOIN 6 on “Eye on NW Politics” for a discussion about issues impacting the LGBTQIA+ community in in the wake of the Club Q tragedy, including concerns over violence and hate crimes, local policy initiatives & election results, and the state of HIV in Oregon & SW Washington. Watch the full interview below and check out our Public Policy & Advocacy Program page to learn how you can get involved today.