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Lil Nas X, center, with THRIVE SS founders Dwain Bridges, left, and Larry Walker

How Lil Nas X Boosts Morale and Raises HIV Funds

“He’s our Beyoncé!”
Larry Walker is the executive director of THRIVE SS

Connect and Inspire Black Gay Men? There’s an App for That: THRIVE 365

The Atlanta-based HIV service provider THRIVE SS launches an app for same-gender-loving men of color, regardless of status.
Donja R. Love

Visibility Is Survival

Playwright, poet and filmmaker Donja R. Love shares his vision with POZ founder Sean Strub.

The 2021 POZ 100: Celebrating Black Advocates

This list spotlights the work of Black advocates—both HIV positive and negative—who are making a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Clockwise from top left: Mykki Blanco, Hydeia Broadbent, Trinity K. Bonet and Michelle Anderson

The POZ 100 A-C

The 2021 list celebrates Black advocates.
From left: Kenyon Farrow, Jasmine Christine Ford, Jeffrey Feliz-Ybes and Olivia G. Ford

The POZ 100 D-K

The 2021 list celebrates Black advocates.
From left: Takeisha Nunez, Leo Moore and Abdul-Aliy Muhammad

The POZ 100 L-P

The 2021 list celebrates Black advocates.
Clockwise from top left: Marvell L. Terry II, Tyler Termeer, LaDawn Tate and Jasmine Tasaki

The POZ 100 R-Z

The 2021 list celebrates Black advocates.

Not Lost

The new Office of National AIDS Policy director seeks structural change and an end to the HIV epidemic.
“The Pool,” 1975, 60" by 60", acrylic on canvas

Visit Seedy, Stylized NYC in Paintings by Jack Brusca, Lost to AIDS in ’93 [SLIDESHOW]

A new exhibit highlights Jack Brusca’s figurative works. The gay artist also designed interiors for famous discos and sets for ballets.
Peter Staley's first arrest was at ACT UP's first anniversary action on March 24, 1988.

Searching for ACT UP

Read an excerpt from “Never Silent: ACT UP and My Life in Activism” by Peter Staley.

COVID Testing, Turnaround Times Are Still Uneven This Far Into Pandemic

The ability to get a test — and timely results — can vary widely nationwide.

COVID Immunity Through Infection or Vaccination: Are They Equal?

Evidence is growing that contracting SARS-CoV-2 is generally as effective as vaccination at preventing COVID-19.

Organ Centers to Transplant Patients: Get a COVID Shot or Move Down on Waitlist

A growing number of transplant programs are barring patients who refuse COVID vaccines or giving them lower priority on waiting lists.
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