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Amazing HIV-Positive Women

'They Refused to Give Me My HIV Meds': Fighting for Trans Health Care

Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker details the immense barriers she's faced in the U.S. health care system. 

Fighting to End the Invisibility of Women With HIV

"We have to do a better job in educating our youth. They're bearing the burden of this virus," says Gina Brown.

Irene Soderberg, the Fairy Godmother of HIV Fundraising, Has Died

“It was my job to entertain, enlighten, and bring hope to a generation decimated by AIDS,” the activist once said. 

#2 of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Andrea Johnson

Activist and advocate Andrea Johnson is working hard to empower marginalized people — especially women and girls.

#5 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Shelia Crockett

This long-term survivor has been arrested multiple times protesting Trump’s policies.

#6 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Dr. Joyce Turner

Dr. Joyce Turner Keller shines for others but doesn’t gloss over the challenges people with HIV face.

#7 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Anna E. Fowlkes

Diagnosed at 59, Anna Fowlkes represents older Americans having to navigate aging and HIV.

#10 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Mary Jane Maestas

As multiple arrests prove, Mary Jane Maestas is not afraid to take on the Trump administration to fight for our rights.

#12 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Kneeshe Parkinson

This long-term survivor has been a leading HIV specialist in St. Louis for decades.

#14 Of Our Amazing People Living With HIV: Tana Pradia

This amazing survivor has dedicated her life to helping the Houston area’s forgotten ones.

#15 Of Our Amazing People Living With HIV: Olga Irwin

This award-winning needlepoint artist has been to D.C. more times than she can remember — often in a wheelchair
or walker.

#17 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Alecia Tramel

This indomitable mother of three is set on changing South Florida — and the world.

#19 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Irene Soderberg

This fairy godmother of fundraising hasn’t let HIV slow her down — or stop her from raising millions for the cause.

#23 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Katie Adsila Willingham

This bisexual woman of transgender experience is fighting stigma and building HIV advocacy down South.

#24 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Jessi Mona Cartwright-Biggs

In 2018, this grandma took on family separation, Kavanaugh, and HIV stigma — and still had time to get out the vote.

Two Poz Female Leaders Celebrated for Women’s History Month

We've come a long way baby.

From Addiction to Academia: Carrie Foote is #16 of 75 Amazing HIV+ People of 2016

This long-term survivor was a homeless teen addict, now she's a college professor, HIV researcher, activist, and mom. 

Trans Latina Bamby Salcedo is #20 of Our Most Amazing HIV-Positive People of 2016

From the darkness of Guadalajara gutters to speaking with the Vice President — she's come a long way!

#11 of Our 75 Most Amazing HIV-Positive People of 2016: Kari Hartel

A member of Colorado's MOD Squad, she was central to the year's biggest anti-criminialziation win.

'Essence' Cover Model Rae Lewis-Thornton is #23 of Our Most Amazing HIV-Positive People 2016

Ever since she came out on the cover of the venerable mag, this activist has been one of the most visible HIV+ black women in the country.