Facing the Faces of HIV, a New Florida Anti-HIV Stigma Project Rolls Out by Alina Oswald How many ways can one tell a story? How many times? …How long until we fall asleep? The story I’m talking about is the story of AIDS. For three decades and counting millions of people have been living it. They have been telling and retelling the AIDS story, while sharing their own experiences with life and the disease. Yet, are we still listening? Are we still eager to hear [...]

10:30 AM: Vacaville, CA: Phillip was adopted by Amanda Proctor and her partner: [Phillip's] biomother was infected during pregnancy and he showed up positive at six months-old. Thirty years have molded the face of AIDS into various shapes and forms dictated by the disease itself, medications, shame, and stigma. The modern-day face of AIDS is again transforming, taking the shape of hope and the form of courage. It is not afraid to show itself and offer a glimpse into “A Day with HIV.” September 21 [...]

Photographer Scott Pasfield Finds Inspiration in the Stories of Gay Men by Lester Strong In the Preface to his recently released book Gay in America (Welcome Books, 2011), photographer Scott Pasfield writes: “Ever since I can remember, I’ve known I was more interested in boys than girls. It has always been part of who I am—it was never a decision or choice that I made. I also believed from a young age that it was entirely unacceptable. So I hid those feelings and tried my [...]

by Ruby Comer “Beauty.” When I think of that word, what comes to mind, besides…moi? Well, let’s see. There’s Jungle Red nail polish, a hot Latin man with full lips, and laughing with my gal pals till my body aches. Another beauty would be Richard Phibbs. Why? Three reasons: Richard’s photography, he works with AIDS-affected children, and, well, he’s a hunk. I must stop here though for a second. For the life of me when I hear Richard’s last name I can’t help but think [...]