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[…] vaccine distribution to stop the spread of this virus.” GLAAD was founded in 1985 to monitor media to ensure accurate and respectful reporting about people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. 41 years after the first cases were identified, stigma about HIV and misinformation about the virus continue to drive new infections, despite the fact that medical […]

[…] the law and federal protections for their health and livelihoods.” Promised to “work to make prescription drugs, including PrEP, accessible and affordable and support increased funding for HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment and research.” Urged expansion of voting rights protections, called for filibuster reform to pass voting rights, and criticized voter suppression bills. Voted […]

[…] Russo Award: Jonathan Van Ness is one of the most visible nonbinary media personalities and uses their platform to raise awareness for a range of LGBTQ+ and HIV issues. JVN is a fierce advocate for social justice, trans lives and elevating queer voices and experiences. JVN first stepped in front of the camera in […]

[…] fear and homophobia. While today’s guidance is an important step in the right direction, the deferral period for individuals on PrEP, an FDA-approved drug proven to prevent HIV acquisition, continues to erect barriers to LGBTQ blood donors. Placing potential blood donors taking PrEP in a separate line from every other donor adds unnecessary stigma. […]

[…] will be presented to +Life Media. Founded in 2019 by AOMedia and journalist Karl Schmid, +Life is a multi-platform brand that produces content laser focused on ending HIV stigma, bringing the conversation about HIV into the mainstream and “turning positive into a plus.” The multi-platform brand is inspired by journalist and KABC-TV ‘On The […]

[…] will be presented to +Life Media. Founded in 2019 by AOMedia and journalist Karl Schmid, +Life is a multi-platform brand that produces content laser focused on ending HIV stigma, bringing the conversation about HIV into the mainstream and “turning positive into a plus.” The multi-platform brand is inspired by journalist and KABC-TV ‘On The […]

[…] social service and an unwavering drive to reduce health disparities, increase visibility and improve health outcomes for marginalized populations; especially youth and young adults, persons living with HIV, and Black and Latinx men who have sex with men. Torrian is the Statewide LGBTQ Prevention Manager at Hyacinth Foundation and Founder/Managing Partner of Mounted Wings […]

[…] of your life saving work. #TogetherInPride pic.twitter.com/wsvCHlRuYs — GLAAD (@glaad) April 27, 2020 Jonathan Van Ness talked with Lilly Singh about breaking down stigma around living with HIV:  .@jvn stopped by #TogetherInPride and talked with @Lilly about breaking down the stigma around living with HIV. JVN also shared advice to LGBTQ youth feeling isolated […]