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Advocates Born With HIV Face Ongoing Challenges
Bill to Repeal HIV Discrimination Reintroduced in Congress
AIDS Coalition Issues Statement of HIV Risk When Undetectable
A scene from “Use Your Voice: Addressing HIV Stigma in Older Women”

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day 2019 [VIDEO]

Older people who learn they have HIV are likely to have been positive for 4.5 years—the longest diagnosis delay of any age group.
Gareth Thomas discloses he is living with HIV.

Rugby Star Gareth Thomas “Forced” to Disclose He Has HIV [VIDEO]

The Welsh sports hero says that following his diagnosis, he met and married a man who is HIV negative.
Gareth Thomas at 2011 U.K. event supporting LGBTs in sports

Gareth Thomas Coming Out as HIV Positive Offers Hope

The decision by the former rugby star in the face of threats by blackmailers reveals the stigma still faced by millions living with HIV.

$7M HIV Initiative to Help Underserved People in the Southeast

These three grantees will launch programs thanks to the Merck Foundation’s “HIV Care Connect.”
Dimitri Moïse stars in “As Much As I Can”

100s of Black Gay and Bi Men Helped Create This Theater Piece [VIDEOS]

“As Much As I Can” returns with a new format but the same powerful messages.
Courtesy of hepb.org

National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day 2019

Events are scheduled throughout September to raise awareness about hep B and HIV in these communities.

Choreographing My Next Step in Life

I didn’t realize how much HIV stigma affected me, until I got a golden career opportunity.
Acquarius Gilmer of the Southern AIDS Coalition

From Alabama to Africa, Faith Fuels Aquarius Gilmer’s Advocacy

The ordained Baptist reverend talks about the intersections of religion, HIV/AIDS and the South.

National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2019

#NFHAAD takes place the last Sunday in August. This year’s theme focuses on faith communities globally.

Stigma Tied to HIV Viral Load Among African-American Women

Researchers compared experiences with stigma among Black women in Chicago and Birmingham.

Messages of Love at New York City World Pride [SLIDESHOW]

Team Friendly proves: There is victory when we carry the torch of “Love Is Love” and “Love Knows No Status.”

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Celeste Watkins-Hayes of Northwestern University

Stories of Resilience

Two HIV researchers discuss their recent books on gay men and HIV-positive women.

Putting My HIV Status Out There for the First Time

I’d be more vulnerable than ever before. Something told me it was time.

International Conference on Stigma 2019

Standing Together Against Stigma
A screenshot showing one strategy for healthier app conversations

POZ Poll: Have you ever been treated rudely on dating apps?

Andrew Ngo

How I Worked on the Cure for HIV Before Getting Into College

A guest blog post by Andrew Ngo, age 18.
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