Candles and flowers rest at the NYC AIDS Memorial on World AIDS Day.
Donna Aceto
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Community members joined together at the New York City AIDS Memorial on December 1 for the 31st annual “Out of the Darkness” vigil and march in commemoration of World AIDS Day.
Following the vigil, folks made their way to St. John’s Lutheran Church to hear from speakers and performers. Advocates — including members of ACT UP — and several elected officials were among those in attendance for the events.
Housing Works and the New York City AIDS Memorial led an afternoon of programming and the reading of the names. There was also free food provided by LGBTQ chefs.
See some photos below:
Carlos Valentin and husband Patrick Aitcheson during the vigil.Donna AcetoJason Rosenberg and Ivy Arce of ACT UP.Donna AcetoBrent Nicholson Earle leads the march with a Larry Kramer puppet.Donna AcetoLooking on during the candlelight vigil.Donna AcetoManhattan State Senator Brad Hoylman looks on.Donna AcetoBarbara Martinez, an executive producer of the documentary “For the Love of Friends,” delivers remarks.Donna AcetoCourter Simmons, a singer, actor, and dancer, performing on stage.Donna AcetoChristopher Williams, who carried a puppet depicting the late Larry Kramer, displays a box of condoms and dental dams.Donna AcetoBrent Nicholson Earle embraces Krishna Stone of GMHC.Donna AcetoManhattan Councilmember Gale Brewer, formerly the Manhattan borough president, returns for another year to mark World AIDS Day.Donna Aceto
