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Mark S. King

Writer and HIV/AIDS Advocate

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Advocates Confront GLAAD Over HIV Stigma Report Disaster

When a false claim that “HIV stigma has decreased” made headlines, advocates sprang into action.

A Personal Farewell to Aidsmap from the Activist Who Was There

Long-term survivor and HIV journalist Gus Cairns brings personal insight — and great stories — to news of the closing of aidsmap.com.

Managing AIDS Grief in the 1980s… by Making Silly Videos

The staff of an AIDS agency in the 1980s made funny videos to manage grief and stress. Here is one of them, once thought to be lost forever.

The Many Children of Dr. Jesse Peel

Dr. Jesse Peel has a college LGBTQ center named for him. His real legacy are his many queer children.

For Charles Sanchez’s Cabaret Show, ‘Life is Fabulous’ at Long, Long Last

Charles Sanchez will commemorate the 20th anniversary of his HIV diagnosis with a one-man cabaret show on Saturday, November 4th.

Does this book release make me look anxious?

My Fabulous Disease: Chronicles of a Gay Survivor, a collection of essays that include pieces from POZ Magazine, has been released.

How Do We Support Black Women in an Arena Once Led by Gay White Men?

Black women represent more than half the registrants of the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS, but racial disparity is far from solved.

How You Can Preserve the Music Legacy of AIDS Icon Michael Callen

New vocal music recordings of the great AIDS icon Michael Callen are being remastered and released.

Can We Create a Life Beyond HIV?

A recent town hall event from The Reunion Project focused on long-term survivors building a life beyond their HIV status.

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How The Denver Principles Changed Health Care Forever

If the word “empowerment” hadn’t yet been a part of the health care lexicon, it was about to be.

Comic Michael Henry Shuts Down HIV Gossip in Startling Video

Popular YouTube comedian Michael Henry dishes out some tough love to a friend who reveals someone’s HIV status.

HIV Survivors Look Back, and Explore the Meaning of ‘Getting to Zero’

A new documentary explores the lives of long-term HIV survivors and what initiatives to “end the HIV epidemic” mean to them.

ACT UP Veterans Have a New Pursuit: Their Memoirs

Author K.M. Soehnlein discusses his ACT UP book and what topic can start a fight within the group all over again.

“Saints & Sinners” Festival Honors Its Roots in HIV/AIDS

The New Orleans-based LGBTQ+ literary festival was founded to amplify HIV/AIDS in literature. They still lift up those voices.

Advocates Try to Halt a Wacky, Dangerous Book from an HIV Denialist

The forthcoming book is the latest in ludicrous claims, feeding off scientific distrust, that HIV does not cause AIDS.

Why HINAC is the HIV Event We Desperately Need and How to Get a Scholarship

The ’HIV Is Not A Crime Training Academy’ is unlike any other community event. Here’s info and how to apply for a scholarship.

Naughty ‘n Nice Holiday Videos with an HIV Twist

Holiday cheer is both naughty and nice in this collection of videos with an HIV twist.

Reunion Project Town Hall to Feature HIV Fitness Legend Nelson Vergel

The Reunion Project Town Hall event this Tuesday, Dec 6 from 2-5pm ET will feature fitness legend Nelson Vergel.