Living Proof is a bold, unflinching, and ultimately life-affirming documentary set in Atlanta — ground zero for the Southern HIV epidemic. At its heart are Freda Jones and Kennedi Lowman, two unstoppable forces and co-founders of LOTUS (Loving Ourselves Thru Unity and Strength), a grassroots nonprofit changing the way Black women experience, talk about, and navigate life with HIV. With the signature storytelling of Emmy® Award-winning Actress Emmy® nominated Producer, and Activist, Sheryl Lee Ralph and The DIVA Foundation, Living Proof is both a love letter and a call to action—a vibrant testament to the healing power of visibility, truth, and community. A pre-recorded message from Sheryl Lee Ralph and the trailer for Living Proof will be included in this program.
Presented by Sheryl Lee Ralph & The DIVA Foundation
Directed by Zeberiah Newman
RT: 5 min
Followed by
with Panelists
Angelica Geter, DrPH, MPH
Health Equity & AI Innovation Leader
Deborah Wafer, RN, NP, PA
Exec. Dir. of U.S. Virology, Gilead Sciences, Inc
Freda Jones
Exec. Dir. & Co-Founder of LOTUS