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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
Jussie Smollett in a public service announcement about HIV

“Empire” Plot Adds HIV, PrEP and Two Black Men in Love

But how will Cookie deal with her son’s HIV-positive lover?
The rest of me? (from the series Humans as Hosts), 2018

Humans As Hosts: Activism Against HIV Stigma

A conceptual art series that humanizes a diverse population of HIV-positive individuals through portraiture and storytelling.
Ric Muñoz in Nike’s 1995 spot “HIV Positive”

In 1995, a Nike Ad Highlighted an HIV-Positive Runner [VIDEO]

Ric Muñoz starred in the 30-second “Just Do It” commercial. 23 years later, he’s back in the spotlight.

#MatthewShepard, 20 Years Later by David Russell @17days

David Russell, who is the same age as Matthew Shepard would have been, shares his thoughts on Shepard’s death, HIV and discrimination.
Cover of the 2018 report

12 Key Points From a Global Meeting to Combat HIV Crime Laws

Over 150 advocates attended “Beyond Blame 2018.” Read the results—and watch the entire meeting here. [VIDEO]

Why I Didn’t Tell

With the recent conversation on sexual abuse, an awareness of why I didn’t disclose my own abuse as a child.

I Have a Secret!

For most of her adult life, HIV advocate Gina Brown identified as a heterosexual woman. Here’s how she overcame stigma to live in her truth.
"Reinserted: Tango Palace," 2018

Calculated Risk

Understanding the connections between sex work and HIV
From left: Kristen Ries and Maggie Snyder in “Quiet Heroes”

This Lesbian Couple Treated People With AIDS in the 1980s [VIDEO]

In all of Utah, they were the only source of medical care. The Logo documentary “Quiet Heroes” tells their story.

#LivingwithHIVwhileBlack

In this racially charged environment, how does one find value in managing HIV care?
A Spanish version of the campaign

CDC’s “Let’s Stop HIV Together” Campaign Launches in Spanish [VIDEOS]

The campaign seeks to fight HIV-related stigma.

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Stigma Busting #POZStories
Joing the Fight #Advocacy

Advocates Announce First National Meeting on Viral Hepatitis Criminalization

The Center for HIV Law and Policy, the Harm Reduction Coalition and the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable are behind the effort.
Hernando Umana's August 20 Instagram post

Broadway Belter Reveals His HIV Status in an Inspiring Instagram Post

“I, Hernando Umana, am a proud gay man LIVING with HIV. F--k that feels good to say.”
A Spanish version of the campaign

Let’s Stop HIV Stigma

A CDC campaign returns with new faces and a timeless message.

Why Do Some Gay and Bi Men Stigmatize PrEP Users?

A focus-group-based study parsed men’s attitudes about pre-exposure prophylaxis.

International Conference on Stigma

Standing Together Against Stigma
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