World AIDS Day observance focuses on disproportionate effects on Black community
Jaliyah Williams smiles as balloons are released for the Shelby County Health Department's annual World AIDS Day event at FedExForum on Dec. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Thursday’s observance included a World AIDS Day 2022 proclamation from Mayor Lee Harris and a balloon release to pay tribute to all who are living with HIV/AIDS and remember those who’ve died in the past year.
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HIV/AIDS Shelby County Health Department Dr. Michelle TaylorAisling Mäki
Aisling Mäki has been writing about Memphis since she moved to the city more than 20 years ago. She’s worked for print, digital and broadcast news outlets, including Memphis Daily News and Action News 5 (WMC), as well as public relations agencies. Her work has earned awards from The Associated Press, Tennessee Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Society of America.
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