Party for Stephen Carrington's Exoneration

Alliance's Assistant Manager of Counseling, Testing, and Referral, Stephen Carrington has maintained his innocence of a 1995 conviction of murder for almost 30 years, and was recently exonerated by a judge. Alliance has always stood by Stephen as he maintained his innocence, and held a special celebration for him shortly after the exoneration. News 12 was on hand to speak with Stephen, and capture some of the celebration. For further reading about Stephen's case, read https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/05/1... or similar articles.

All photos: David Nager/Alliance

Brunch with the Brothas June 2024

Brunch with the Brothas is a monthly support group affirming self-love, and safer sex positivity. We had a great turnout for June’s group at LLOC (150 1st Ave, 1st floor) where we assist with HIV/STI testing and treatment, healthcare navigation and services, and PEP & PrEP counseling/linkage for men between the ages of 19-29 who have sex with other men.

Meeting the 3rd Saturday of every month at 12:00pm, the next Brunch with the Brothas will be July 20.

Alliance Family Screening of Rise Up! Documentary

Alliance is proud to present Rise Up! 14 Short Films about Alliance for Positive Change. This moving film explores all the ways positive change unfolds through the lens of Alliance for Positive Change’s one-of-a-kind Peer program. Directed by Peabody award-winning filmmaker Antonio Ferrera, this documentary goes behind the scenes to shine a light on hope, transformation, truth, and power for New Yorkers with shared lived experiences.

We recently held a private screening for the film's stars at the famed Anthology Film Archives. The reception was powerful: people laughed, cried, clapped, and shouted affirmation throughout. 

The film will debut to larger audiences in the near future. Stay tuned!

All photos: David Nager/Alliance

CVS Specialty Wellpartner Helps Alliance Assemble Safer Sex Kits

In early June, our friends at CVS Specialty Wellpartner came to Midtown Central to help us assemble safer sex kits. These will be distributed throughout LGBTQ+Pride month and the entire year. Thank you, CVS Wellpartner!

Photos: Kaitlyn Fudge/Alliance and David Nager/Alliance