On this episode of EAC Speaks!, we’re bringing you a unique conversation about what HIV prevention, care, and community connection looks like in AR.

Eddie is joined by EAC’s own dynamic force, Dee, to talk through the highs, hurdles and heart of their work. Tune in, take notes and tell a friend – especially if they live somewhere resources feel few and far between!

Eddie had a chance to join guests live from Atlanta at the 2025 Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit. This episode dives into the state of HIV prevention during a time of major funding cuts and low morale. Through six candid video interviews, we explore what it means to lead, survive, and build community in the face of uncertainty. Hear from advocates, educators, and frontline leaders as they discuss sustaining the work, supporting one another, and the radical act of self-care. This is more than a summit recap—it’s a love letter to the movement and a call to keep pushing forward, together.

In this episode of EAC Speaks!, we chat with Sybil Ward, a trailblazer in HIV prevention and community health. She shares her journey from grassroots activism to leading Ward’s of Serenity, tackling health disparities through education and outreach. We discuss the realities of public health, breaking HIV misconceptions, and her vision for the future. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with a true advocate for health equity!