Jyoti Dhawale stands in the long lineage of people who refuse silence. For more than 20 years, she has lived openly with HIV in a society where stigma still tries to shape destiny.
It's really not easy to be transgender, There's little reward and even less splendor, Just social hate and judgement abounds, Where facts and truth and compassion dumbfounds...
Sure I think about HIV, especially as an advocate in this field, but my life encompasses so much more than HIV. All of ours do.
For me, Pride month began with a vibrant show led by Korea's pioneering drag artist, Hurricane Kimchi. Through music and performance, artists reminded us of the importance of being yourself and loving who you are.
Tell me how many countries will kill you just for being who you want to be - How many homes or jobs have you lost for being straight, I'm dying to see...
My story feels like time travel, which is not only about machines or science fiction. Sometimes, it is about memory, longing, and dreams that refuse to die.
¿Qué pasaría si la prevención del VIH tuviera sentido para las mujeres negras?
What if HIV prevention made sense to Black women?
As I think about what I want to be, It doesn't cross my mind, my HIV...
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