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What Would an HIV Doula Do? Collective Turns Attention to Radical Care in Time of COVID
By raising questions and considerations, these activists remind us to build community in a time of distance by loving, not fearing, each other.
Remembering HIV Activist Deloris Dockrey, Recently Lost to COVID-19
The activist for the rights of Black women and immigrants living with HIV is remembered by friend and colleague Martha Cameron, M.P.H.
Black Gay Pulitzer Winner Michael R. Jackson Uses Theater to Challenge HIV and Sexual Stigma
One of the two Black gay Pulitzer winners in 2020 discusses Tyler Perry, loving Black men, and being an ally to people living with HIV.
Coronavirus May Have You Feeling Down. But Don’t Give Up Before the Miracle Happens
Even in mass loss, hope springs eternal.
During COVID-19 Pandemic, the HIV Community Is Cooking and Delivering Food to People in Need
While some are packing on the pounds, others are working overtime to make sure our community’s most vulnerable don’t go hungry.
Amid the COVID Crisis, HIV and Other Activists Must Act Now for Fair Elections in November
What we saw on April 7 in Wisconsin, hostile court rulings followed by scarce polling sites, is a bad omen for the fall—unless citizens unite now for a full and fair vote.
The Criminalization of COVID-19 is Happening in New Orleans. We Have Been Here Before.
Louisiana authorities continue to find ways to criminalize Black communities rather than provide for their health and safety.
After Years of HIV Rates Dropping, Washington, D.C. Struggles to Get to the End of the Epidemic
Organizations like Us Helping Us are working to support communities that continue to be highly impacted.
For Black People, a ‘Return to Normal’ After the Coronavirus Pandemic Isn’t Enough
Craig Washington argues we must create a new paradigm after COVID-19 where racial disparities aren’t the default reality.
America Has Responded to Outbreaks With Fear and Discrimination Many Times Before. With Coronavirus, We Can Do Better
On April 16, TheBody hosted a livestream panel discussion entitled “Policing Pandemics: Criminalization From HIV to COVID-19.” We invited four pillars of HIV advocacy to speak with us about our current moment, offer guidance on what to do next, and answer questions from the audience.