Designed and produced by Boombox as an installation for Gilead Sciences at the US Conference on HIV and AIDS (USCHA), “Champions of Change” was a moving tribute to 10 Black women leaders who have made significant contributions to HIV/AIDS research and advocacy. The mixed media installation served as a space for attendees to learn, be inspired, and celebrate the vital role Black women play in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Prompted by guests’ positive emotional response, Gilead asked Boombox to tour the installation to appropriate community events and venues including the Harlem Fine Arts Show (Celebrating African-Americans in Medicine), My Brother’s Keeper 25th Anniversary Gala, a prominent Black-owned art gallery in Atlanta, where we paired the installation with panel discussions on HIV, and Gilead’s headquarters.