In the second episode of Pathway to Progress, FreeState Justice Executive Director Phillip Westry and Victims Advocate Coordinator Nina Ovian sit down with Robert Suttle, an advocate directly impacted by the criminalization of HIV. Listen in as the trio discusses the intersection of HIV, Criminalization, and Race, exploring the history of HIV in the U.S. and how stigma and discriminatory laws continue to affect marginalized communities today. Robert shares his personal experiences and his ongoing activism to challenge these harmful laws, as well as his work to push for the decriminalization of HIV nationwide.
Stick around to hear about the importance of community support in fighting for justice and how Robert stays grounded in his vital work fighting for people living with HIV.
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Visit www.robertsuttle.com to learn more about Robert’s fight against HIV criminalization.
Phillip Westry, Executive Director of FreeState Justice, is the host of Pathway to Progress. Learn about FreeState’s fight to provide LGBTQ+ Marylanders with the FREE legal services they need at freestate-justice.org.
Pathway to Progress is produced by Joel Medina.
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