It is with both a heavy heart and deep gratitude that I write this tribute to my brother, Bryan C. Jones — a king among men.
Bryan spent the better part of his life advocating for people living with HIV, especially focusing on the Black community as a whole with a special place in his heart for same-gender-loving Black men. But he didn't stop there. He fought for all of us. For every person whose voice was being overlooked, Bryan showed up, spoke up, and stood in the gap. He was power, purpose, and love in motion.
Two of his sisters — Janet Kitchen from Florida and Davina Otalor from Texas — have come together to organize a memorial to celebrate his life and legacy. The celebration is at 7 PM on April 11th, at Best Friends Restaurant and Bar in Atlanta, in College Park, so time is of the essence. Continue reading...
