Recognition of WomenAs we move into Women’s History Month in March, I would like to shed light on two amazing women who have been...reactions1comment
Minutes With Jah: Being Mindful About What You Post OnlineSocial media has opened up lines of communication between people and has put information at our fingertips. Unfortunately, some people don't always...reactions1comment
Being HIV+ is Not a Crime, and That's Why I'm Speaking Out!I learned that being HIV+ was a crime in 1989. It was during a training session for a demonstration I participated in...reactions3comments
Self-Stigma and How We Talk About HIVEarlier this year, we began a conversation about self-stigma in our Facebook group. What we learned from the community about how they...reactions2comments
You Can Sit with UsEarly on, I did what I so often ask the patients I work with not to - I perused the internet in...reactions1comment
My Own MortalityHello Family, this your girl Octavia checking in. I had surgery a few days ago and it really scared me. It scared...reactions4comments
How I Spent Two Months Being ImmobilizedThe combination of an undetectable HIV viral load and avoiding serious injury to my body over the years led me to a...reactions12comments
For Me, for You, for Our Community: World AIDS DayEach year, on December 1st, I celebrate World AIDS Day alongside my community. This day is one that I cherish every year...reactions1comment
Weight Management and HIV - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
Minutes with Jah: Why I Want to Be the Next Drag SuperstarMany people living with HIV use their voices to advocate for themselves and others with the condition. For many, there is a...reactions2comments
Nothing Stands Without SupportAny engineer will tell you that you can’t build something successfully without support. Just like the mighty oak must have a strong...reactions3comments
A Healthy RelationshipI believe that for the majority of individuals in a relationship in this world would prefer to have a healthy one. But...reactions4comments
Self-ImprovementEvery new year, I always start to think about behaviors that I would like to change or improve on. Like most people...reactions3comments
Minutes with Jah: Gender Neutral X PassportsIn this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will talk about how gender-neutral passports are a win for the Trans community. How...reactions3comments
Minutes with Jah: Media Needs to Just Stop!In this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will be expressing my frustration with the media. How the media has been using...reactions1comment
Minutes with Jah: FDA Approves First Condom Designed for Anal SexUnprotected anal sex has the greatest sexual exposure risk of HIV transmission. Consistent and correct condom use has the potential to significantly...reactions2comments
Minutes with Jah: Know Your WorthIn this Minutes with Jah video, Jahlove discusses knowing your worth. As an HIV activist and public speaker, he wants to empower...reactions1comment
Your Life’s Journey in AdvocacyAdvocacy is not a decision you make on a whim, and it is not for the meek, it takes demanding work and...reactions1comment
Being a Long-Term Survivor: Who's In Your Corner?Khafre, a long-term survivor and HIV advocate, shares his experience when he was first diagnosed with HIV. While the interaction itself was...reactions2comments
Minutes with Jah: My Second Monkeypox Vaccine ExperienceLearn from Jahlove about his 2nd monkeypox vaccine dose experience. After having a traumatic experience receiving his 1st dose, he discusses why...reactions2comments
