SOS Homophobie calls 2018 a 'dark year'
His advocacy work improved drug access and civil rights for people living with HIV
Longtime chief medical officer to depart this month
Activist honored by government-authorized organization
Event expected to raise more than $1 million
Ashanti Carmon shot to death in March
Statement issued to Essence after Blade obtained 'diversity statement'
Official sites opposition to 'poison pills' in bill
Reception place amid outrage over Trump immigration policies
2020 hopeful laments 'crisis of belonging in this country'
