In My Feelings: 16 Years Since My AIDS Diagnosis
Living with HIV for the past 16 years and being over the age of 50, Charles Sanchez is showing signs of aging, but no sign of slowing down.
"Find Me. I Will Be Your Community."
The brief clips we share here show what can happen when black people living with HIV decide to disclose their status in safe, supportive spaces.
Black Gay Boys Struggling With Depression and Crystal Meth -- You're Going to Be OK
Crystal meth use rates seem to be rising among black and Latinx gay and bisexual men in most parts of the U.S. This is one young man's journey to mental health and recovery.
Late, Great Musician and AIDS Activist Michael Callen to Be Musically Honored Nov. 11
The Joe's Pub event in New York will benefit the Callen-Lorde LGBTQ health clinic that bears his name.
Our Newest Posts
More than Voguing, the Ballroom Community Is Fighting a Crystal Meth Epidemic in New York City
A new initiative called Ballroom, We Care is mobilizing community leaders and service providers to address the spike in crystal meth overdose deaths.
New Subtype of HIV Found, but Don't Panic
Despite the hype, a newly discovered subtype does not mean it's stronger or untreatable.
Youth 'Power Up' for a Stigma-Free Future at Upcoming HIV Conference
Research and community-based approaches to reducing HIV stigma among youth will be the primary focus of the International Conference on Stigma in Washington, D.C.
The Bitter Sweetness of a Paradise Garage Reunited
Writer Craig Washington attended the Paradise Garage reunion party this summer. It was both reunion and revival for those who survived the AIDS epidemic.
This World AIDS Day, We're Doin' It for the Culture
TheBody's senior editor discusses the recent explosion of HIV/AIDS-focused arts and culture in the U.S. -- and its long-overdue focus on marginalized communities.
What Happens When Black Gay Men With HIV Love and Dance in the Name of Brotherhood
After making a splash with 'how to survive a plague,' Orlando Zane Hunter Jr. and Ricarrdo Valentine create dance about the African diaspora with Brother(hood) Dance!
Featured Videos
Game Changers in HIV: Bryan C. Jones
Bryan C. Jones is addressing the social and structural disparities that play a part in the HIV epidemic. "If we don't start having a real conversation about white privilege ... we'll never get ahead of this fight."
Bridging the Gap: How a Great HIV Care Provider Can Change Your Life
When Jeremiah Johnson was kicked out of the Peace Corps after his HIV diagnosis, he was angry, scared, ashamed, and struggling to figure out his next steps. Then he met Benjamin Young, M.D.
HIV Care Providers Wish Their Patients Would Ask Them These Questions
Sure, there's all the usual stuff it's important to talk about, like lab results and HIV treatment options. But what else should you ask your HIV care provider that could end up improving your health?
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