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AIDS/LifeCycle fundraiser is ending after more than 30 years

The event has raised over $300 million for HIV services at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

Yes, HIV-positive people can safely breastfeed

On a recent episode of +Talk, two experts relay the real facts about breastfeeding when living with HIV.

Learning to Forgive Yourself for an HIV Diagnosis

Living with HIV is like learning to hold your breath under water.

Why activist Raif Derrazi thinks his HIV diagnosis is a gift

Why activist Raif Derrazi thinks his HIV diagnosis is a gift

“My diagnosis was a gift,” says Derrazi. “It was the catalyst for a profound change in my life.”

Tennessee Police Officer Sues Claiming He Was Denied Job Over HIV Diagnosis

The officer is currently working for the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Jeffrey Tomlinson's Ultimate HIV Lesson

Tyler Curry profiles a newly diagnosed educator with HIV, who learned of his diagnosis in an unconventional space -- a bathhouse.

The Needle Prick Project: Joshua Versus His Diagnosis

Tyler Curry profiles a friend who decided he was through with being ashamed and fearful of his HIV diagnosis.

Shocking HIV Diagnoses Among Young Gay, Bi Men

While overall HIV diagnosis rates have decreased nationwide, young gay men are seeing a frightening uptick in new diagnoses, according to the CDC.

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Pose's Billy Porter Comes Out as HIV-Positive

The gay actor revealed that he was drawing on real-life experiences for his character, Pray Tell.

Running Toward HIV Can Save Your Life

Taking meds can be easy. Learning how to breathe is the tricky part. 

Out100 Honoree Tony Valenzuela thanks queer and trans communities for support in his HIV journey

Out100 Honoree Tony Valenzuela thanks queer and trans communities for support in his HIV journey

“It's hard not to think about all those people and put my own challenges into perspective,” said the HIV and LGBTQ+ advocate.

Creator and host Karl Schmid fights HIV stigma with knowledge

Creator and host Karl Schmid fights HIV stigma with knowledge

In the new episode of The Switch, watch Karl Schmid, creator and host of Plus Life Media, combat HIV stigma with empowerment through knowledge.

HIV Stops With Us

We can stop HIV in its tracks. Here are some folks doing their part to make that happen.

The Perfect Storm Facing Black Men on HIV

Government neglect, unemployment, health and socioeconomic disparities, racism, homophobia, and stigma are all contributing to an escalating catastrophe.

Reporter Karl Schmid: Being HIV-Positive 'Shouldn't Be a News Story'

The ABC reporter reflects on the fight ahead on the second anniversary of his coming out as HIV-positive.