The word Latinx gained momentum in the mid-2000s, primarily among younger community advocates in the U.S. Most articles trace the rise of the term based on internet usage starting roughly in 2004 and steadily gaining in popularity and usage each year. As explained by Raquel Reichard in their article Latino/a vs. Latinx vs. Latine: Which Words Best Solves Spanish’s Gender Problem:
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There is a lot of information available on the Achieving Together website. This week, we will take you on a tour of part of the site and, hopefully, introduce some resources that might be helpful to you in your own work towards ending the HIV epidemic.
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Congratulations to Dallas as they join a growing number of communities across Texas in becoming a Fast-Track City! As part of the Fast-Track Cities movement, communities commit to ending the global HIV epidemic by:
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United Nations International Youth Day is August 12, 2019. This year’s theme highlights efforts to make education more inclusive and accessible for all youth, including efforts by youth themselves.
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Achieving Together believes in empowering community and individuals. We believe that lasting change happens at the local level among people who are working together, without a partisan frame, to create a healthy community.
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