a movement to reclaim our dignity & end HIV stigma
We don’t watch much network TV at home anymore. So, I’m not used to seeing many traditional commercials, which is one of the many benefits of paid streaming services! Recently, I was shocked and amazed (in a good way!) to start seeing commercials for HIV medications. Don’t get me wrongRead More
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So, I’ve been wanting to get back to blogging for some time now. I’ve created so many fantabulous stories in my head. Today, the fantasies stop and the writing start. I was invited to talk to a group of students about living with HIV. As the day of the zoomRead More
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Harold B. has “outlived the death sentences of the HIV/AIDS “ for over forty-three years. Living in New York City at the time he was initially diagnosed, Harold’s recollections from that time are somber reminders of the utter destruction & despair that ripped through the gay community. As a BlackRead More
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Help us launch the #CelebrateUU movement with this social distance-friendly approach!
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If you or someone you know is living with HIV, please join us in ending the stigma of HIV by reclaiming our diagnosis, celebrating our healthy milestones of becoming and maintaining a status of “undetectable and untransmittable.” We will share your stories on our own #CelebrateUU social media and website!Read More
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If you’re taking a #CelebrateUU Selfie, you’re welcome to use one of the templates below. Just print the PDF out on normal paper and hold it up – SNAP! If you can’t get these to print, you’re welcome to create a sign of your own. We ask the you useRead More
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Please tell me a summary of your story living with HIV/AIDS I have been living with HIV since 1987, it has been an upwards battle. When I found out, I just had to keep it a secret. I just knew that I would probably pass by the time I wasRead More
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I have been working to flesh out #CelebrateUU, a social movement I’m starting to help overcome the stigma of living with HIV. I was able to photograph three people for the effort before we went into lockdown. I’ll be sharing those stories in coming weeks. I’m still figuring out how we’llRead More
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“Yeah there’s always been a rainbow hangin’ over your head. It all be alright.” Kacey Musgrave What I’ve outlined in my “Meet the Movement” post is my “big picture” goal – something that goes viral with selfies from people living with HIV from around the globe. To seed that pathRead More
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“The concept of U=U is the foundation of being able to end the epidemic.” Dr. Fauci, NIAID, July, 2019 OVERVIEW #CelebrateUU builds on the concept of U=U, calling on individuals living with HIV to start recognizing and celebrating our anniversaries of having an undetectable viral load. In doing so, weRead More
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