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I wanted to write about some disturbing news I came across and I started to do some more research about it over the last couple of weeks. There are places...

"None of us knows what might happen even the next minute, yet still we go forward. Because we trust. Because we have faith." - Paulo Coelho Everyone has various beliefs...

As we move into Women’s History Month in March, I would like to shed light on two amazing women who have been there for me through my diagnosis. These two...

Social media has opened up lines of communication between people and has put information at our fingertips. Unfortunately, some people don't always post information from reputable sources. Jah says: "There...

There is not yet a cure for HIV. But with treatment, it can be well-controlled. People with HIV should start treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART) as soon as possible. The...

I learned that being HIV+ was a crime in 1989. It was during a training session for a demonstration I participated in to protest the lack of and high cost...

Discrimination (unequal treatment) based on HIV status continues to be an issue globally. Many countries have adopted laws barring discrimination against people based on their HIV status. But there are...

There is a lot to be concerned about in living with HIV. Every day another headline details another issue people need to advocate behind or mobilize around. It’s the culture...

HIV is Not a Crime Day Awareness Day is recognized every year on February 28th. First observed by the Sero Project alongside the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, this day is...

I expressed to you all that I have been wanting to start a social support group for HIV-positive men at my place of employment. I used to facilitate one a...

The combination of an undetectable HIV viral load and avoiding serious injury to my body over the years led me to a false sense of invulnerability. That illusion was shattered...

I speak, sleep, and wake up with advocacy on my mind. Is that a terrible thing? Some think it is, but I don’t feel that it is. What I do...

Diversity in healthcare is an important part of patient care. Many patients feel more comfortable when they feel they can relate to their providers on a cultural level. Jahlove says:...

Long-lasting, or chronic, pain is common in those living and aging with HIV. People can live longer with HIV if they take antiretroviral therapy (ART). But many people experience chronic...

Many people living with HIV use their voices to advocate for themselves and others with the condition. For many, there is a great intersection between their aspirations and their purpose...

Valentine’s Day shouldn't feel like April Fool’s Day to people living with HIV, but stigma and concerns about disclosing one's status make the entire prospect of dating feel more like...

What works best for you may be different than what works best for another person managing their HIV treatment. Jerilyn, a long-term survivor, talks about her experience trying to advocate...

It started with a bruise on my thigh. I thought I had bumped into something, except it didn’t go away. I could run my finger over and feel the texture...

The recognition for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day started on February 7th, 1999. We acknowledge this day to bring awareness and education to a disease that has impacted so many...

As the day drags on, I am cuddled up with my dogs, one of my favorite blankets, and my laptop. I really need to be productive today, but I am...