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Little Rock marks World AIDS Day as local groups push for funding, testing and harm‑reduction

Little Rock City Board of Directors · December 3, 2025

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City leaders proclaimed Dec. 1 World AIDS Day and local nonprofits including Stride Light Foundation and Arkansas REPS presented 2023 state HIV/STI statistics and urged city support for testing, prevention, PrEP access and harm‑reduction programs.

Mayor Frank Scott Jr. proclaimed Dec. 1, 2025, World AIDS Day and the board welcomed representatives from Stride Light Foundation and Arkansas REPS who urged city support for expanded testing, prevention and treatment programs.

Cornelius Maben Jr., founder and CEO of the Stride Light Foundation, said the organizations operate in Southwest Little Rock and provide testing, linkage to care and harm‑reduction services. He said…

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