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Baltimore City declares Dec. 1 Carlton Smith Day in honor of HIV activist's legacy

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From now on, December 1, 2025 , will be known as Carlton Smith Day in Baltimore City .

The Mayor's Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs of Baltimore City marked the occasion on Saturday and recognized Smith for being a community leader, activist, and for advancing the lives of those impacted by HIV or AIDS.

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