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Tag Archives: HIV
Instagram Page “The AIDS Memorial” Remembers People Who Have Died From The Disease
The social media account serves as a safe space to remember and celebrate loved ones who have died
There’s an Instagram page dedicated to remembering loved ones who have died of AIDS-related illness. Called “The AIDS Memorial,” the account is a heartbreaking reminder that the HIV/AIDS epidemic still affects millions of people around the world in more ways … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged AIDS, AIDS and HIV, HIV, Instagram, Social Media, Something special, The AIDS Memorial
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The Art of the Die-In
Meaningful visual images stir emotions
Imagine this: You’re out for a walk in your favorite park. As you stroll along, you notice that there are more people about than you’re used to seeing. Suddenly, the woman in front of you keels forward and drops to … Continue reading
Keith Haring’s Paintings Depict Joy and Sorrow
A gay artist gives a distinctive look to his community
Keith Haring, who specialized in contemporary art during the AIDS pandemic, was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on May 4, 1958. He was a gifted artist from an early age, drawing his first inspirations from childhood idols such as Walt Disney … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged AIDS, closeted gays, Contemporary Art, gay community, HIV, Keith Haring, LGBTQ, New York City, political art, Pop Shop, silence equals death
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Pills Can’t Stop the Inevitable: The Candy Art of Felix Gonzalez-Torres
An artist shows his audience the futility of fighting death
The late artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres was no stranger to the issue of mortality. In one of his works, he tackled the subject of death from the perspective of HIV/AIDS patients, depicting scenes of empty beds on billboards. Earlier in his … Continue reading
HIV Virus Cure: Can Soy Sauce Save the Day?
Yomasa scientists say soy sauce molecule EFdA has tremendous anti-AIDS drug potential
According to Yomasa, a cure for the HIV virus could be nestled in pantries across America. The Japanese recently revealed its findings of a molecule in its soy sauce called EFdA that holds uncanny similarities to current anti-AIDS drugs. It’s not … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged AIDS, anti-AIDS, Deadly virus, Death, HIV, Hiv And Aids, HIV virus, soy sauce, Tenofovir, terminal illness, University of Missouri School of Medicine, virus, Yomasa
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How Can We Support Men and Women Living with AIDS? An Interview with Michael Smithwick
The Executive Director of Maitri shares the facility's history and offers advice for caring for loved ones
Michael Smithwick is the Executive Director of Maitri, a residential care facility in San Francisco for people living with AIDS. Maitri was founded in 1987 when Zen teacher Issan Dorsey took in a homeless student who was dying of AIDS. The … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged AIDS, AIDS pandemic, Executive director, HIV, Issan Dorsey, Living with AIDS, Maitri, Michael Smithwick, San Francisco
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