Overview

This 2023 Workplace Summit fireside chat brings together veteran HIV/AIDS activists Paul Kawata and Peter Staley to reflect on decades of activism and the work that still lies ahead. Drawing on the legacy of ACT UP and hard-won progress in healthcare access, the conversation connects historical lessons to today’s legal and political challenges, including ongoing threats to HIV prevention services.

The discussion explores how activism must continue to evolve in response to shifting corporate and policy landscapes, emphasizing accountability, community power, and sustained advocacy. Framed as both reflection and call to action, the session underscores that the fight for healthcare equity and LGBTQ+ rights is ongoing—and demands renewed commitment for the future.