Trump shuts down U.S. federal recognition of World AIDS Day
December 1 has been recognized as World AIDS Day around the globe since 1988. In an effort to raise global awareness of HIV/AIDS, to honor those who have died from related causes and promote solidarity with those who continue to live with it, the World Health Organization announced the date 35 years ago. The United…
There is an alternative to daily antiretroviral therapy
Anti-retroviral therapy (ART) includes such daily single tablet regimens as Biktarvy and Triumeq, as well as multiple pill plans like Tivicay, Truvada and Descovy. What has been accomplished with these drugs is nothing short of a miracle. People who once felt they were biding their time and death was waiting around the corner, now see…
Coming out later in life and realizing you’re HIV-positive
On HIV infection: ‘If you’re going to be sexually active, get on some kind of PrEP as soon as you can.’ Each of us has a different life journey. That can be contingent on a variety of decisions we make and general happenstance. Perhaps you were born into a progressive family that had no hard…
Positive but undetectable
Leading HIV specialist talks about the state of HIV in the 21st century. HIV was officially recognized and given the name we call it today over 40 years ago. According to the most recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 42.3 million people have died around the globe because of HIV related…
U.S. District Court judge overturns Pentagon policy targeting HIV+ individuals
In a landmark ruling, a federal court struck down the last categorical disqualification preventing people diagnosed with HIV from joining the U.S. Armed Services. Pro-LGBTQ+ law firm Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit in partnership with Peter Perkowski, Esq., Scott A. Schoettes, Esq., and Winston & Strawn LLP on behalf of three individuals who could not…
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To whom it may concern, I am writing this letter with a heavy heart and real concern regarding the termination of Mr. Lorenzo Tucker, a respected community advocate and a member of the Charlotte Black Gay Pride community. I want to be clear about the timeline. Mr. Tucker was terminated from his position at C.W.…