“I am the steward of my ship”: John Gibson rewrites his HIV narrative
The TikTok lead and fitness enthusiast shares how he turned fear into fuel after testing positive.
September 16 2025 2:56 PM
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Keighton is a New York-based, queer, Asian transmedia artist and visual jockey specializing in multimedia production and experience design. As the Content & Design Manager at equalpride, he leverages his skills in creative writing, emerging technologies, and experiential marketing to translate design ideas into customized, systematic, and impactful content and experiences. He holds an MFA in Design & Technology from Parsons School of Design, as well as a BS in Journalism from New York University. Keighton is also an expert-level nerd on perfumery, accessibility, pop music, LGBT+ entertainment, and Madonna.
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