AIDS/LifeCycle is ending after more than 30 years
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HIV Heroes
Stay tuned this summer to meet our HIV Heroes!
Plus is excited to spotlight 10 HIV Heroes leading the HIV/AIDS response in their communities and around the world. Over the course of 4 mini-episodes and 10 written profiles, these inspiring leaders share their trials and triumphs in the ongoing effort to eliminate stigma, improve care, identify new treatment options, modernize laws, and counter misinformation.
HIV Heroes is presented by Plus with support by Johnson & Johnson.
Celebrating a health care hero on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Dr. Ada Stewart has devoted her life to helping her community, and is especially focused on educating Black women about HIV.
February 07 2024 1:40 PM
Rock Hudson: The Life of Hollywood's Closeted Gay Heartthrob
A look back on the life and career of the legendary star who we lost during the AIDS epidemic.
August 16 2023 4:42 PM
HIV Advocate Amplifying the Voices of Women, Girls, and Children
“I feel like everyone is affected by HIV. Either you have a relative, you have a friend, you have a peer…it’s just humanity” says HIV Hero Annah Sango.
August 30 2022 1:43 PM
HIV Hero: Caleb Orozco Is a Warrior Fighting (and Winning) for Belize’
After securing a monumental victory, this trailblazing LGBTQ+ and HIV advocate is not resting on his laurels.
August 30 2022 1:36 PM
Driving Important Progress in the Battle Against HIV and AIDS
The final episode of HIV Heroes shines a light on the current state of HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe and Belize.
August 30 2022 9:29 AM
Drag Queen Fights Against HIV Stigma with Wigs, Makeup and Bops
Jade Elektra creates sassy and joyful music to help spread positive messages to people living with HIV.
August 18 2022 4:47 PM
HIV Hero and GLAAD Award Winner Spreading Love Across the World
His mother's love and support helped spark an inspiring career in HIV advocacy.
August 18 2022 4:47 PM
HIV Heroes Speak on Depression and Isolation Felt by HIV Community
Deondre Moore and Jade Elektra are fighting against HIV stigma with love and music.
August 18 2022 4:02 PM
HIV Hero: Founder of Jaringan Equals Indonesia Speaks on HIV Equality
The fearless 52-year-old activist is continuing to spread the message of U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) and eradicate HIV stigma in Indonesia and around the globe.
July 27 2022 3:16 PM
HIV Advocate, Ciara "Ci Ci" Covin, a Success Story Based on Resilience
Covin battles against deeply-held prejudices about HIV, especially when it comes to women.
July 27 2022 3:11 PM
Heroes Share Heartfelt Messages of Hope With the HIV Community
Episode 2 of HIV Heroes features Ciara "Ci Ci" Covin, Aan Rianto, and Dr. Catherine Kibirige.
July 27 2022 1:56 PM
Meet the HIV Hero Who Improved HIV Testing
Dr. Kibirige takes a quick moment to smile for the camera while doing her very important work improving HIV assay tests.
July 27 2022 11:19 AM
HIV Hero: The AIDS/LifeCycler with Legs of Steel and a Heart of Gold
“I see this as a way to take care of my community — a community who, for a long time, have been either marginalized or forgotten.”
July 19 2022 5:08 PM
HIV Hero: One of South Africa's Leading HIV Activists
Dukashe knows the work to battle HIV ignorance is still ongoing in South Africa, but she’s committed to the fight.
July 19 2022 4:56 PM
HIV Hero: Dr. Phanuphak Diagnosed Thailand's First Cases of HIV
"Stigma has improved somewhat but there is still a lot [of it] in Thailand. For example, many people with HIV are denied employment".
July 19 2022 4:49 PM
HIV Stigma: Its True State Around the World
Episode 1 of HIV Heroes takes us from Northern California to South Africa to Thailand.
July 19 2022 3:26 PM
HIV Heroes: New Series Recognizes HIV Advocates Across the Globe
Helping to eliminate stigma, modernize laws, and counter misinformation, especially during COVID-19.
July 05 2022 11:23 AM