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Dázon Dixon Diallo holds a proclamation honoring the 30th anniversary of SisterLove.
Honoring 30 Years of SisterLove
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Uncovering Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church

The podcast series “Plague” explores historic conflicts and quiet compassion between the church and LGBTs during the early HIV epidemic.
Desert AIDS Project opened new clinics in Palm Springs, California.

An AIDS Service Provider Pivots to Open a COVID-19 Triage Clinic

“This work is in our DNA,” says David Brinkman, the CEO of Desert AIDS Project in Palm Springs, California.

Diabetes, Lung Disease and Heart Disease Appear to Raise COVID-19 Risk

This finding, which is in keeping with initial studies out of China and Italy, is preliminary as the CDC continues to gather data.
Camryn Garrett

Young Adult Novelist

What happens when a girl with HIV wants to have sex? The answer lies in Camryn Garrett’s “Full Disclosure.”
Bodies and Barriers

Challenging HIV Stigma

Peer support is more important than ever.
Corey Burnside

Overcoming the Persistence of Stigma

Youth activists living with HIV are speaking truth to power.
Angel Vick (left), Lee Storrow and others at HIV Speaks on Jones Street

Be That Shining Star

Angel Vick, the first recipient of the NCAAN Carolyn McAllaster Scholarship, shares why she is excited to participate in AIDSWatch 2020.
Mark Bennan-Ing

Understanding the Challenges Facing Long-Term Survivors

Researchers are addressing issues of longevity in older people living with HIV.
A self-portrait by Kelly Gluckman

Her Selfies of Cellulite Counter the Stigma of Aging and HIV

“I’m putting my fat rolls and fine lines on full display as a commitment to value myself,” says Kelly Gluckman of Through Positive Eyes.

People With History of Injecting Drugs Should Not Be Denied Hepatitis C Treatment

A systematic review of hep C treatment outcomes in this population shows they have high cure rates and relatively low reinfection rates.
From left: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

“We Weren’t Expected to Live This Long”

Long-term survivors of HIV/AIDS reflect on what they’ve witnessed and endured.

Tracking the Coronavirus Epidemic From Wuhan to the World

Scientists and public health officials worldwide collaborate to understand COVID-19 and slow its spread.

Conversations With Leading Women

Further reflections by four 2020 Leading Women Society honorees.
Krista Martel

Positive Impact

The executive director of The Well Project shares what motivates her to stay in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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