For the seventh annual POZ 100, we shined the spotlight on the people dedicated to elevating the lives and improving the health and well-being of those in the South, a region with the greatest number of people living with HIV/AIDS. While the HIV epidemic in the South is alarming, Southerners have risen to the challenge. Below are some of the press mentions the POZ 100 garnered.

Miami Herald

Six HIV/AIDS Activists From South Florida Are Named to 2016 Annual POZ 100 list

By Steve Rothaus

Published November 15, 2016

iTech Post

POZ Lists 2016’s Top 100 Names in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS

By Christie Abagon

Published November 15, 2016

The Human Rights Campaign

POZ 100: HRC Staff Recognized for Working to End the HIV & AIDS Epidemic in the South

By Hayley Miller

Published November 15, 2016

South Florida Gay News

Six South Floridians Land on POZ Magazine List

By John McDonald

Published November 17, 2016

ColorLines Magazine

Poz 100 Honors Southern Activists Working to Eradicate HIV/AIDS

By Kenrya Rankin

Published November 17, 2016

The Shreveport Times

In Business

Published November 20, 2016

Out & About Nashville

Two Nashville CARES Staff Honored by POZ Magazine

By Joseph Brant

Published November 21, 2016

Dallas Voice

Honoring the Activists on World AIDS Day

Published November 25, 2016

The Charlotte Observer

Charlotte HIV/AIDS Activists Honored by POZ Magazine

By Karen Garloch

Published November 30, 2016

The Huffington Post

Living With HIV/AIDS After the Election: Will the South Fall Again?

By Twana Lawler

Published December 1, 2016

Elton John AIDS Foundation

The POZ 100: Celebrating the South