January/February 2019

Cover: Serodiscordant couple (and Atlanta-based advocates) David Massey (left) and Johnny Lester are committed to each other—and to overcoming challenges to their union. Inside: Portraits of AIDS activists in a new book by photographer and ACT UP member Bill Bytsura; the road ahead for HIV cure research. Plus: #LivingwithHIVwhileBlack by blogger Aundaray Guess.

March 2019

Cover: Understanding the undetectable equals untransmittable (U=U) movement, plus a pullout poster with tips for communicating the message. Inside: Why it’s important to ensure health equity for all people living with HIV, regardless of viral load; the winners of the 2018 POZ Awards. Plus: A Q&A with Raniyah Copeland, the new president and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute.

April/May 2019

Cover: The 25th anniversary issue of POZ features a gatefold cover showing a collage of many folks who have graced the cover since 1994. Inside: Catching up with 25 advocates featured on the POZ cover; a profile on POZ founder Sean Strub. Plus: A very, very brief history of HIV.

June 2019

Cover: Danez Smith explores intersectionality through his poetry. Inside: Why it’s important for HIV activists to practice self care; author Armistead Maupin shares insights about married life, bathhouses and his scandalous relationship with Rock Hudson. Plus: Dee Dee Chamblee is the executive director of LaGender, Inc., which addresses the unique needs of the Metro Atlanta transgender community, specifically trans women of color.

July/August 2019

Cover: As a long-term survivor living with HIV, Sean McKenna has faced numerous battles, including two episodes of skin cancer and several bouts of anal precancer. Inside: A look back at the past 25 years of HIV research; Murray Penner describes how the Undetectable Equals Untransmittable message affected his journey living with the virus. Plus: Remembering long-time AIDS activist Andy Velez.

September 2019

Cover: Jeff Taylor is the executive director of the HIV+Aging Research Project—Palm Springs and is looking at the needs of long-term survivors who are aging with HIV. Inside: Mark S. King relfects on 25 years of celebrity coverage in POZ; ViiV Healthcare applies for approval of the first long-acting injectable HIV regimen. Plus: Honoring Paul Kawata’s 30 years of service at NMAC.

October/November 2019

Cover: Understanding how immigration impacts HIV. Inside: The benefits of starting HIV treatment very early; Oscar Lopez addresses the HIV needs of the Latino community in South Texas. Plus: 25 years of POZ contributors.

December 2019

Cover: The POZ 100 celebrates transgender, gender-nonconforming and nonbinary advocates. Inside: 25 years of personals stories in POZ; the FDA approves once-daily Descovy as PrEP. Plus: Selfies fight stigma in a photo-storytelling project from UCLA’s Art & Global Health Center.