Remembering Jesse Jackson's longtime advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality
Jackson was the first person to mention gays and lesbians in a national convention speech, and he marched on Washington for LGBTQ+ rights.
February 17 2026 7:23 PM
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History
How the Black AIDS Institute continues to fill in the gaps
BAI was founded as a nonprofit in 1999 by pioneering activist Phill Wilson to mobilize and educate Black American communities about HIV/AIDS treatment and care.
July 25 2025 1:06 PM
1985: the year the AIDS crisis finally broke through the silence
A lot has happened in the four decades since. We take a look back.
June 26 2025 11:24 AM
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth and its flag commemorates one of America's most pivotal historical turning points.
June 19 2024 11:30 AM
Before AIDS, gay artist Rex drew hot men on the prowl — then he disappeared
This contemporary of Tom of Finland was as reclusive as he was sex-positive.
April 11 2024 3:15 PM
Scarlet fever: exploring our fascination with blood
A new art exhibit examines long-held fears of violence, illness, and even menstruation.
March 13 2024 1:47 PM
Hydeia Broadbent, HIV/AIDS activist, has died at age 39
Broadbent became the face of children living with HIV after appearing on Oprah in the '90s.
February 26 2024 4:38 PM
Watch Madonna honor two AIDS heroes at her NYC concert
The Queen of Pop saluted nurses Ellen Matzer and Valery Hughes, who were in the audience at Madison Square Garden.
January 25 2024 3:02 PM
Our country's dark history of persecuting people with HIV
A look back on the criminalization of HIV in the U.S. reveals its connection to systemic racism, classism, and homophobia.
January 04 2024 11:56 AM
Reflecting on World AIDS Day
Equalpride's Mark Berryhill shares his thoughts on a disease that's impacted our community for over four decades.
December 01 2023 1:06 PM
Nasty Pig's Cofounder Reflects on Love, Sex & World AIDS Day
David Lauterstein opens up about the AIDS epidemic, kink pride, and rubber chaps.
December 01 2023 9:11 AM
35 Years of World AIDS Day
A look back at how this annual commemoration — launched in1988 — brought the public’s attention to a pandemic’s reality.
December 01 2023 8:35 AM
Russell Tovey's Mission to Honor Artists of the AIDS Era
The out actor uses his art expertise to resurrect the work of lost creators.
November 30 2023 8:07 PM
HIV Advocate, Journalist Josh Kruger Murdered in His Home
The gay writer was a fixture in Philadelphia, where he advocated for the most marginalized.
October 06 2023 3:19 PM
How to Honor Senior Survivors of HIV
National HIV/AIDS And Aging Awareness Day recognizes the growing number of "golden" people living with the disease.
September 18 2023 3:41 PM
Rock Hudson: The Life of Hollywood's Closeted Gay Heartthrob
A look back on the life and career of the legendary star who we lost during the AIDS epidemic.
August 16 2023 4:42 PM
Prince Harry Says Mom Diana 'Led With Empathy' Against HIV
“While my mother did not live to see the success of today’s treatments, I feel immense pride in being able to continue her advocacy with you,” the Duke of Sussex recently wrote.
March 22 2023 12:03 PM
Striking New HIV Monument Coming to Ireland
The "Embraced Loop" is a different take on the typical AIDS memorial.
December 18 2022 8:48 AM
Don’t Miss the Largest Display of AIDS Memorial Quilt in a Decade
The display in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park will include many of the Quilt’s original handsewn panels, but for two days only.
June 06 2022 10:00 PM
A Pioneer in Gay Men's Health Care Passes Away
Dr. Anthony Scarsella was the last surviving member of a historic group that centered the health care needs of gay men and folks living with HIV.
May 13 2022 6:30 AM