EAC Speaks!

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Get engaged in the conversation to end HIV with Engaging Arkansas Communities! Episodes feature local and nationally recognized community leaders and in-the-know advocates working to end HIV in the South. Be inspired as we explore HIV and your sexual health, hear about innovative approaches to HIV prevention, and challenge HIV stigma in communities across Arkansas.

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Season 5, Episode 1: Pride in the Park: Building Community with Little Rock Black Pride

In our latest episode, we sat down with Phiffany from Little Rock Black Pride to discuss the much-anticipated Pride in the Park event. Set against the vibrant backdrop of MacArthur Park in Little Rock, this annual celebration promises a weekend filled with love, unity, and inclusivity.

25 min
06/27/2025

Season 4, Episode 5: Community Connection with Dee

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!

37 min
04/21/2025

Season 4, Episode 4: 2025 Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit

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.

27 min
03/20/2025

Season 4, Episode 3: Wards of Serenity with Sybil Ward

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!

33 min
02/19/2025

Breaking Barries with Amber Kincade

How do we make sexual health education more accessible, inclusive, and empowering? In this episode of EAC Speaks!, we sit down with Amber Kincade, a dedicated health advocate with a background in community outreach, STI prevention, and PrEP education. With years of experience working with unhoused and marginalized communities, Amber shares insights into the barriers people face when accessing PrEP, strategies for having effective health conversations, and the importance of fostering agency in personal health decisions. If you’re passionate about public health, harm reduction, and building stronger communities, you won’t want to miss this conversation!

38 min
01/17/2025

Season 4, Episode 1: Goal Setting with Maxxi Hart

In this inspiring episode, Eddie dives deep into the art of goal-setting and how to create balance while pursuing personal and professional aspirations with Maxxi Hart. From reflecting on lessons learned in the past year to embracing new milestones, they explore how to navigate the complexities of love, life, work, and spirituality with intention and grace. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by where to start or looking for fresh inspiration, this episode offers actionable insights and heartfelt advice to help you take the next step with clarity and confidence.

45 min
12/26/2024

Episode 30: End of the Year Recap with Eddie

As the year winds down, join Eddie for a special wrap-up episode of EAC Speaks! We reflect on the key milestones, challenges, and breakthroughs in HIV prevention, treatment, and advocacy from 2024. From advancements in biomedical interventions like DoxyPEP to impactful community initiatives, policy changes, and global strides in ending the epidemic, this episode captures the moments that shaped the HIV landscape this year. Tune in for this recap and take a look ahead to what’s next in 2025. Let’s reflect, celebrate, and recommit to the journey together!

19 min
11/25/2024

Episode 29: The Power of Chosen Family with Kyra Bonet St. James Cassadine.

In this powerful bonus episode, Eddie sits down with Kyra Bonet St. James Cassadine, a trailblazing Black trans woman and mother to her chosen "Black gay family." She shares her journey, resilience, and the joy of creating an intentional, loving family rooted in mutual respect, identity, and unconditional support. We explore the challenges and triumphs she's faced, from navigating motherhood in the LGBTQ+ community to redefining what family means in a world that often doesn’t recognize her experience. Join us for an inspiring conversation about love, identity, and the power of chosen family.

35 min

Get engaged in the conversation to end HIV with Engaging Arkansas Communities! Episodes feature local and nationally recognized community leaders and in-the-know advocates working to end HIV in the South. Be inspired as we explore HIV and your sexual health, hear about innovative approaches to HIV prevention, and challenge HIV stigma in communities across Arkansas.

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Engaging Arkansas Communities
Years Active

2022 - 2026
Episodes

36
Rating

Explicit
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© Engaging Arkansas Communities
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