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It’s been nearly 45 years since the beginning of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic. Individuals in the community are still testing positive, but the faces have changed and medication has allowed most who have been infected to live long lives with few, if any side effects. During HIV Awareness month update your knowledge and read about the survivors and challenges some continue to face in the 21st century.
We’ve also got a few tips for holiday gift ideas, along with news, both local and national.
Wishing you the best for the upcoming holidays.
Positive but undetectable
A leading HIV specialist talks with Qnotes about the state of HIV in the 21st century. 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 illness […]
CAROLINA HEADLINES
Charlotte Hornets’ player fined for anti-gay slur
Seen above during the interview he used the anti-LGBTQ slang phrase ‘no-homo,’ LaMelo Ball quickly apologized the following day after a post-game interview with the Hornets’ FanDuel Sports Network and the team’s 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. […]
- IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Holiday gift ideas for the LGBTQ+ reader
So you looked at the calendar the other day and noticed the holidays are fast approaching? Check out our list of fantastic books for great holiday gifts. […]
Tasty Holiday Treats: Joan Crawford’s Angel Food Cake
Although Joan Crawford has been gone since 1977, she has always held her place as a queer icon. Here’s the recipe for one of her favorite holiday food items […]
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FUN IN CHARLOTTE METRO
North Main Kava Bar shares the gospel of community in Lowell
Bambe and Sam Johnson pose in front of North Main Kava BarIn Gaston County, where there are few if any LGBTQ+ welcoming establishments. This venue seeks to show love in any way it can to people looking for an affirming environment. […]
MORE HIV AWARENESS
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.”[…]
World AIDS Day and Latinx Community Engagement
Sebastian Marin: ‘La comunidad Latine es sinónimo de progreso. Y no vamos para atrás ni […]
The state of HIV in NC
Although testing and treatment are readily available, some individuals at risk in rural areas face […]
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