Dear Friend
This past Saturday, I joined the Memphis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their HIV/AIDS Symposium. This was a gathering that brought together advocates, medical experts, caregivers, and neighbors who refuse to let stigma or silence keep our community unsafe.
The stories I heard were Raw. Real. Courageous.
Parents who lost loved ones. Young people navigating new diagnoses. Providers who work every day in clinics that are underfunded, understaffed, and overwhelmed. And one message kept coming up again and again: Shelby County needs leadership that treats public health as public safety.
We need leadership that understands ZIP codes shouldn’t determine life expectancy.
We need leadership that believes in free, accessible HIV testing, not just during special events but year-round.
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Thank you for standing with me in this fight. Together, we can build a Shelby County where every resident has access to the care and support they need - not just to survive, but to thrive. For Our Health, Mickell Lowery
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