Kenyon Farrow
Senior EditorKenyon is the senior editor of TheBody/TheBodyPro. He has a distinguished track record working in communities impacted by HIV as an activist, writer, and strategist, stretching back long before he joined our team in late 2017. Kenyon's work has been recognized by many institutions, including Out Magazine's "Out 100" and The Advocate's "40 Under 40." He was also named a "Modern Black History Hero" by Black Entertainment Television.
Latest by Kenyon Farrow
The United States Says It'll End Its HIV Epidemic. We're Watching.
We're telling the stories of the people and places that will be profoundly affected by the "Ending the HIV Epidemic" plan as it unfolds, and seeking to answer the question: Can this plan truly end HIV transmission in the U.S.?
To 'End the HIV Epidemic,' Activists Demand Officials Involve Community in Planning
In a sign of growing frustration with the rollout of the federal Ending the HIV Epidemic plan, dozens of activists stormed the U.S. Conference on AIDS (USCA) opening plenary session on Sept. 5.
Using HIV to Justify Immigration Bans Isn't New. Here's the 35-Year History.
Haitians, gay men, and Central Americans have all been scapegoats in the storied history of American HIV immigration bans.
Black LGBT Southern HIV Conference Finds a New Home
After seven years, the Saving Ourselves Symposium will become a project of Southern AIDS Coalition.
For Trans Women in Memphis, WeCareTn Is Building a New Model on Community Strengths
Jasmine Tasaki organizes with her fellow black trans women to creatively make the lives of black trans women better, in HIV prevention and treatment, in healing and thriving.
Honoring the Life of Andy Velez, ACT UP Co-Founder and Longtime HIV Activist
The angelic troublemaker died May 14.
HIV Activist Jumps Into the Philadelphia City Council Race
Housing and displacement are a major focus of their campaign.
Advocates Navigate Tricky Political Terrain for Federal HIV Funding to End the U.S. Epidemic
An alliance of advocacy groups called The Partnership rallies Congress for funding while rejecting most Trump administration policies impacting the HIV community.
Using Sign Language, New Video Promotes HIV Testing for Youth of All Abilities
It's the latest episode of Kikis with Louie, a groundbreaking LGBTQ video series produced by the nonprofit organization Advocates for Youth.
New Campaign Seeks to Shift Opioid Conversation to One About Mass Incarceration, Health Care, and Racial Justice
"No Health = No Justice" moves to address the system as the problem, rather than people who use drugs.