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    "title": "PEPPERMINT, SAVE HIV FUNDING CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP NAMED TO 2026 OUT100",
    "modified_at": "2026-10-22 18:22:23",
    "published_at": "2026-10-22 18:21:00",
    "url": "https://press.morrisonmediahq.com/peppermint-save-hiv-funding-campaign-leadership-named-to-2026-out100",
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    "subtitle": "Morrison Media Group celebrates three LGBTQ+ changemakers recognized for their impact on entertainment, representation and HIV advocacy",
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    "body": "<p><em><strong>NEW YORK, NY &mdash; Thursday, October 22, 2026 &mdash;</strong></em> <a href=\"https://www.MorrisonMediaHQ.com/Newsroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Morrison Media Group</strong></a><strong> (MMG)</strong> today announced that three voices across its talent and advocacy client roster have been named to the <strong>2026 Out100</strong>, <em>Out</em> magazine&#039;s annual list celebrating influential LGBTQ+ leaders shaping culture, advancing equality and driving meaningful change.</p><p>Acclaimed actress, drag entertainer and advocate <strong>Peppermint</strong> is recognized in the <strong>Artists</strong> category, while <strong>Jeremiah Johnson and Maxx Boykin</strong>, leaders of the <strong>Save HIV Funding campaign</strong>, are jointly honored in the <strong>Groundbreakers</strong> category for their work protecting federal investments in HIV research, prevention, treatment and care.</p>\n    <figure\n        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center\"><u>PEPPERMINT | </u><u><em>ARTISTS</em></u></h4><p>A trailblazer across television, Broadway, music and advocacy, <strong>Peppermint</strong> has built a career expanding transgender visibility in entertainment and public life.</p><p>From making history as the first openly transgender woman to originate a principal role on Broadway in <em>Head Over Heels</em> to becoming a fan favorite on <em>RuPaul&#039;s Drag Race</em>, Peppermint has continued using her platform to champion authentic representation, equitable healthcare and transgender rights.</p><p>A <strong>GLAAD Board Member, ACLU Trans Justice Ambassador, and 2026 NYC Pride Grand Marshal</strong>, Peppermint&#039;s latest Out100 recognition celebrates her ongoing influence as both an artist and advocate.</p><div id=\"bookmark-4e03e78d-c0e2-430c-aa9a-19a0a0087453\"\n     class=\"release-content-bookmark release-content-bookmark--horizontal\">\n\n            <a class=\"release-content-bookmark__thumbnail\"\n           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of the Save HIV Funding campaign, and <strong>Maxx Boykin</strong>, the campaign&#039;s manager, are jointly recognized for mobilizing a national movement to protect lifesaving HIV programs.</p><p>Through congressional advocacy, nationwide organizing and the campaign&#039;s powerful <strong>#CutsKill Quilt demonstrations</strong>, Johnson and Boykin have helped elevate the human consequences of federal funding decisions and bring the voices of people living with HIV directly into the national conversation.</p><p>Their advocacy has contributed to the successful effort to defeat <strong>$3.5 billion in proposed federal HIV funding cuts, including nearly $2 billion in proposed cuts for FY26 alone</strong> &mdash; preserving critical investments in HIV research, prevention, treatment and care.</p><p>Their recognition comes as Save HIV Funding continues confronting threats to the nation&#039;s HIV infrastructure. 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It&#039;s about using that visibility to open doors, protect lives and create lasting change. I&#039;m incredibly proud to help amplify their voices and the stories they&#039;re building.&quot;</p><p>Together, the three honorees represent the intersection of culture, storytelling and community leadership, demonstrating how LGBTQ+ voices continue to influence entertainment, public policy and the national conversation.</p><p>The 2026 Out100 is available at <a href=\"https://www.out.com/out100\">Out.com</a>.</p><p><strong>MEDIA MATERIALS</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://press.morrisonmediahq.com/peppermint\">PEPPERMINT &mdash; OFFICIAL PRESS KIT</a></p><p><a href=\"https://savehivfunding.org/\">SAVE HIV FUNDING &mdash; CAMPAIGN WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.out.com/out100\">2026 OUT100 &mdash; OUT MAGAZINE</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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