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31: The Umbrella Hour with Dr. An Goldbauer & Zander Keig LCSW - Episode 31
31: The Umbrella Hour with Dr. An Goldbauer & Zander Keig LCSW - Episode 31
31: The Umbrella Hour with Dr. An Goldbauer & Zander Keig LCSW - Episode 31
Thursday 4th January 2024
Join Toni Newman on The Umbrella Hour as she discusses health equity, advocacy, and combating stigma in HIV and transgender communities.
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Episode Overview
- Toni Newman shares the mission of the Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements and the Training Center to End the HIV Epidemic at NMAC, advocating for health equity for all.
- Insights into the challenges faced by the HIV and transgender communities, emphasizing the need for funding to address the epidemic and combat stigma.
- Discussion on misconceptions about transgender individuals and the significance of compassionate understanding and support from national organisations.
- Emphasis on the importance of access to gender-affirming care and advocating for parental rights to make choices best suited for their children.
- Toni Newman's wealth of experience and dedication to advocacy shines through, leaving listeners inspired and informed.
I'm not promoting that just for HIV. I don't want you to get chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis. There are all kinds of things you can get in sexual contact. So why don't we just have fun and protect ourselves and then we don't have to worry about it?
What does it take to champion health equity for marginalized communities? In this episode of The Umbrella Hour, Toni Newman, the Director of the Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements, offers a compelling look into her work and the hurdles faced by the HIV and transgender communities.
Toni, also the Acting Director for the Training Center to End the HIV Epidemic at NMAC, brings her vast experience to the table, shedding light on the pressing need for funding to combat stigma and ensure access to gender-affirming care. She passionately discusses the misconceptions surrounding transgender individuals and underscores the importance of compassionate understanding. With her dedication to advocacy, Toni leaves listeners both informed and inspired, highlighting the crucial role of national organizations in supporting these efforts.