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As a Queer Person, I Wasn’t Told I Could Have a Relationship With God. But I Made My Own.
"I want queer people to know that they have their own inalienable wealth of spiritual knowledge that is valuable, powerful, and always available to them."

Years After Her Diagnosis, Esther Kim Found Her Long (Literal) Road to Acceptance
“Because of my diagnosis and the struggle that I went through, coming to terms with it, I think it has made me a stronger person. I’ve actually accomplished things I never thought I would.”

‘America’s Got Talent’ Alum Branden James Opens Up About Family, Music, and HIV
The singer discusses his upcoming album release Chasing Dreams.

Walks, the Ocean, and Sobriety Meetings Help This Long-Term Survivor Cope With COVID-19 Quarantine
“As with AIDS, the political machinations, denial, and ignorance over the proven science has been traumatic and a source of anger, despair, and depression at times.”

Ojibwe Lesbian Sharon Day on HIV Care and Activism From the ’80s to the Present
Day, an Ojibwe lesbian and lontime AIDS activist, has had a long history of helping people in her community with HIV, including her own loved ones.

Viva Ruiz Wants You to Thank God for Your Abortion
Advocate Viva Ruiz of Thank God for Abortion talks about why she considers reproductive justice to be part of her spirituality, and about her short film, “Chloe Dzubilo: There is a Transolution.”

The Needed Revival in the Black Church
“The progressive movements the Black church has sparked are some of the most liberating work from any organization; that is what we need from them concerning HIV,” Ian L. Haddock writes.

Even in Wealthy, Progressive Seattle, HIV Care and Prevention Disparities Persist
Though Seattle is doing well compared to many other U.S. cities, it could still invest more to serve marginalized populations, including black residents and injection drug users.

This Is the Right Way to Make an American AIDS Memorial
Activists and community members reflect on what it took to bring the Las Memorias AIDS Monument to life in Los Angeles.

Healing Is an Important Part of an HIV Diagnosis
Sure, there are physical and lifestyle changes that come along with an HIV diagnosis. But just as important is taking time to heal from trauma.