REMEMBERING THE AIDS CRISIS: Memories of 1980’s UK
I remember only too well when AIDS first impacted on my world and came into the public eye. In 1981 I was 19 and there was talk in the gay […]
Dave Chappelle jokes about AIDS, Freddie Mercury and COVID-19 in “disgusting” sketch
AIDS jokes. Not funny in the 1980s. Not funny now.
Ann Widdecombe: AIDS not as devastating as feared
“We have had the scare of SARs, bird flu, Ebola and of course AIDS. None proved as devastating as feared.“ Speaking her mind on COVID-19 and the spread of Coronavirus, […]
Theresa May remembers those who have died from AIDS
The British Prime Minister, Theresa May has paid tribute to those lost to AIDS-related illnesses.
What does the Red Ribbon used for World AIDS Day mean?
Every year on the 1st of December many people start wearing a red ribbon for World AIDS Day, but what does it mean and who designed it? The Red Ribbon […]
LGBT activism group ACT UP changes “traumatic” AIDs posters
If you’ve been around Soho or South London recently you may have seen a multi-colour poster which states “I’m Too Sexy To Have AIDs”, activist group, ACT UP LONDON have defaced the posters to read something different.
What was it like to live through the 80’s AIDS epidemic? Derek Crowe writes a memoir
While social attitudes towards homosexuality have improved beyond anyone’s expectations in just three decades, it’s important not to forget the fierce oppression and undue criminalisation gay people faced in Britain’s […]
BIG GAY GLOSSARY | AIDS or HIV DENIALISM
What is AIDS or HIV Denialism? There is a small but vocal section of society that believes that HIV or AIDS doesn’t exist or believes that it is all a […]
BIG GAY GLOSSARY | AIDS
What is AIDS? AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It is a condition where there is a critical loss of the body’s cellular immunity. People who have AIDS have an incredible […]
Trump Fires HIV/AIDS Council In Its Entirety
Due to licensing this article must be read on our website President Donald Trump fired the remaining members of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) Wednesday, reportedly informing them […]
Why is the Red Ribbon used for World AIDS Day and who designed it?
The Red Ribbon symbol has become the defining icon for the awareness, fundraising and determination to beat HIV and AIDS. It’s strong, vibrant red, a symbol that has become synonymous with […]