1980s-2000s: In The Face Of HIV/AIDS, Gay Man Channels His Popularity And Expertise To Serve.

Being a black man in the 1960s in New Orleans, Michael Hickerson was no stranger to racism. It was even more disappointing when he experienced it within the LGBTQ community. He didn’t let that stop his desire to help others, though, whether it was supporting those living with HIV, or helping people recover from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. More first-person LGBTQ stories: http://www.theOUTWORDSarchive.org http://imfromdriftwood.com

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Michael Anastasio and Richard Eric Weigle : The Dynamic Duo of Grove Street
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Michael Anastasio and Richard Eric Weigle : The Dynamic Duo of Grove Street

Diagnosed with HIV at 17, Marc Thompson has dedicated his life to educating people about the virus
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Diagnosed with HIV at 17, Marc Thompson has dedicated his life to educating people about the virus

Late 1980s: "When I Think I Have A Problem, I Think Back To That Time For Randy."
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Late 1980s: "When I Think I Have A Problem, I Think Back To That Time For Randy."

“It’s Just Incredible To Think Of What We Lost [To AIDS].”
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“It’s Just Incredible To Think Of What We Lost [To AIDS].”

‘It’s a Sin’ Star Omari Douglas Explains the 1980s Aids Epidemic in The UK | Mashable
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‘It’s a Sin’ Star Omari Douglas Explains the 1980s Aids Epidemic in The UK | Mashable

The Face Of AIDS: The Story Behind Therese Frare's Photo | 100 Photos | TIME
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The Face Of AIDS: The Story Behind Therese Frare's Photo | 100 Photos | TIME

I Have a Small Penis and I'm Proud of It | This Morning
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I Have a Small Penis and I'm Proud of It | This Morning

Martin: I was raped in the school bathroom. | Survivors & Supporters | EndTheSilence
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Martin: I was raped in the school bathroom. | Survivors & Supporters | EndTheSilence

Gay Man Opens Up About HIV Status to Provide Hope for Black Queer Youth.
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Gay Man Opens Up About HIV Status to Provide Hope for Black Queer Youth.

Black Nouveau | Segment | HIV
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Black Nouveau | Segment | HIV

In the Life: Ep. 1603, "The Changing Face of AIDS"
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In the Life: Ep. 1603, "The Changing Face of AIDS"

Coming of Age During the AIDS Crisis — Chapter Six: Making History
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Coming of Age During the AIDS Crisis — Chapter Six: Making History

Speak Out: Real Voices
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Speak Out: Real Voices

The Underlying Truths of HIV in Our Black and Brown Communities | Stacy Clark | TEDxUWMilwaukee
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The Underlying Truths of HIV in Our Black and Brown Communities | Stacy Clark | TEDxUWMilwaukee

AIDS 'forced entire generation of gay men out of the closet'
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AIDS 'forced entire generation of gay men out of the closet'

1989 NEWS SPECIAL: AIDS In Black & Minority Communities | Real Stories
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1989 NEWS SPECIAL: AIDS In Black & Minority Communities | Real Stories

World Aids Day: 'I watched my partner and friends die'
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World Aids Day: 'I watched my partner and friends die'

Gay Man Overcomes Debilitating Anxiety By Prioritizing His Mental Health.
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Gay Man Overcomes Debilitating Anxiety By Prioritizing His Mental Health.

Even Facing AIDS, “We Were The Same Vicious Queens To Each Other.”
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Even Facing AIDS, “We Were The Same Vicious Queens To Each Other.”

Local artist talks about the grief experienced during the '80s HIV/AIDS epidemic
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Local artist talks about the grief experienced during the '80s HIV/AIDS epidemic