Alvin Ailey to Get His Own Biopic from Moonlight Director
Oscar winner Barry Jenkins will direct a film about the HIV-positive dance pioneer.
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Another Instance of Black Death in America
Black people are left to die so that the American dream can continue to thrive.
Remembering John Lewis: Civil Rights Icon and Champion for LGBT Rights, HIV Community
John Lewis’ legacy is remembered.
To the ‘Greenleaf’ Writers and Tyler Perry: HIV Is Not a Plot Twist for the Sake of Drama
There are no monsters, just viruses.
What It Means to Be Queer and Living With HIV in Nigeria
Queer people with HIV in Nigeria face several threats: stigma, legal troubles and violence.
Black Queer People’s Family Structures Are a Blueprint for the Revolution
How Black queer people show up for each other in nontraditional ways should be a lesson for us all.
We March in the Same Streets
Pride isn’t cancelled this year—in fact, it’s more inclusive than ever.
Nationwide, LGBTQ Pride Groups Scramble to Determine How to Link With #BlackLivesMatter
Already set back by COVID-19, primarily non-Black organizations are walking a line between allyship and appropriation.
Remembering Dr. Ron Simmons, Black Gay Activist and HIV Champion Who Was So Much More
From the Vietnam anti-war movement to HIV/AIDS, TheBody remembers this trailblazing activist.
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.
Pulitzer Prize Winner Jericho Brown on His Forebears, HIV, and How to Enjoy Success in the Time of COVID-19
“I feel like I’m part of something much larger than myself,” he told TheBody.