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“Growing up a Black, gay, HIV-positive man, I never thought I would be able to serve my community in this capacity,” says Venton Jones.

“They let Magic Johnson play basketball with FULL-BLOWN HIV but won’t let Kyrie Irving play because he won’t get a COVID shot”? Nope.

During the New York City mayoral primary, an opponent accused the politician of demonizing people with mental health issues.

An HIV advocate urges those of us living with the retrovirus to stay in contact with our elected officials.

Make your voice heard.

Her late mother, an important cancer researcher, also died of the disease.

His indomitable spirit remained intact even during his fight with the disease.

In a video message, she bared her bald head and explained to little Black girls why she can’t wear braids anymore.

“I have never faced a fight quite like the one I have now,” he says.

How true is his statement? These facts add context.

Marianne Williamson harnesses love to fight dark psychic forces—including racism, cancer and HIV.

But the presidential hopeful gets some criticism from a prominent AIDS activist: “Your plan is a great start but missed the bullseye.”

Having health insurance increases early detection and timely treatment for many cancers.

Congress passes legislation to increase access to unapproved therapies for life-threatening diseases.

Maybe a medical commission to determine whether a POTUS is mentally competent isn’t so bad after all.

Some de-stressing thoughts about the state of our nation