Annie Lennox

To celebrate 1 year of our HIV Heroes and History podcast we are featuring an amazing woman who has done a huge amount in the world of HIV, as well as having an outstanding music career. This weeks HIV hero is....Annie Lennox!SourcesSing campaign - WikipediaAnnie Lennox - Wikipedia46664 - WikipediaAnnie Lennox explains her 'HIV Positive' t-shirt | EW.comAbout SING | Annie LennoxFurther Informationbongo maffn - YouTube

To celebrate 1 year of our HIV Heroes and History podcast we are featuring an amazing woman who has done a huge amount in the world of HIV, as well as having an outstanding music career. This weeks HIV hero is....Annie Lennox! Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sing_campaign" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sing campaign - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Lennox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annie Lennox - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/46664" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">46664 - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://ew.com/article/2010/04/22/annie-lennox-hiv-positive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annie Lennox explains her 'HIV Positive' t-shirt | EW.com</a> <a href="https://www.annielennox.com/about-sing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">About SING | Annie Lennox</a> Further Information <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bongo+maffn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bongo maffn - YouTube</a>

HIV Heroes - Annie Lennox

This week we take a look at the impact, and criticism, of a charity that was founded by Bono, (RED). So get listening and decide if you think (RED) deserves to be in our HIV Heroes series.SourcesProduct Red - WikipediaHOW (RED) WORKS — (RED)Bobby Shriver - Wikipedia(RED) - Private Sector (including Foundations) - The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

This week we take a look at the impact, and criticism, of a charity that was founded by Bono, (RED). So get listening and decide if you think (RED) deserves to be in our HIV Heroes series. Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_Red" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Product Red - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.red.org/how-red-works" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HOW (RED) WORKS — (RED)</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Shriver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bobby Shriver - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/private-ngo-partners/resource-mobilization/red/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(RED) - Private Sector (including Foundations) - The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria</a>

HIV Heroes - (RED)

This week we take a look at the 2010 documentary The Lazarus Effect. A film that looks at the positive impact of free HIV medication on HIV patients in Africa. This film is full of HIV Heroes and is an absolute must see! SourcesThe Lazarus Effect (2010 film) - WikipediaAIDS: The Lazarus Effect (voanews.com)The Life Changing Impact of 40 Cents a Day | HuffPost ImpactThe Moth | The Art and Craft of StorytellingBBC World Service - Newsday, The mother raising a daughter after losing three children to HIVConnie and Lubona — (RED)ITORIAL — (RED)Roche | AIDS activist and mom educates the world

This week we take a look at the 2010 documentary The Lazarus Effect. A film that looks at the positive impact of free HIV medication on HIV patients in Africa. This film is full of HIV Heroes and is an absolute must see! Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lazarus_Effect_(2010_film)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lazarus Effect (2010 film) - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.voanews.com/a/decapua-aids-lazarus-effect-9dec10-111605079/157017.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AIDS: The Lazarus Effect (voanews.com)</a> <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-life-changing-impact_b_587089" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Life Changing Impact of 40 Cents a Day | HuffPost Impact</a> <a href="https://themoth.org/storytellers/connie-mudenda#:~:text=Connie%20Mudenda%20is%20a%20(RED,she%20was%20living%20with%20HIV." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Moth | The Art and Craft of Storytelling</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07qhhn2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BBC World Service - Newsday, The mother raising a daughter after losing three children to HIV</a> <a href="https://www.red.org/reditorial/tag/Connie+and+Lubona" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connie and Lubona — (RED)ITORIAL — (RED)</a> <a href="https://www.roche.com/stories/mom-on-a-mission-in-infectious-diseases?utm_source=DSMN8&amp;utm_medium=LinkedIn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roche | AIDS activist and mom educates the world</a>

HIV Heroes - The Lazarus Effect

We're off to Chester! This week we take a look at the character Ste Hay and more specifically the storyline around his HIV diagnosis. So join us, as we head to Hollyoaks! SourcesSte Hay - WikipediaHollyoaks pictures: Ste's HIV plot begins (digitalspy.com)Hollyoaks star Kieron Richardson: ‘Ste Hay’s HIV storyline has been saving lives’ | Soaps | Metro NewsKieron Richardson: My HIV Hollyoaks storyline is saving lives - Daily StarHollyoaks’ Ste Hay ‘diagnosed as HIV positive’ | Closer (closeronline.co.uk)'Hollyoaks' character contracts HIV (digitalspy.com)HIV storyline in UK TV soap Hollyoaks changing perceptions - (pharmaphorum.com)

We're off to Chester! This week we take a look at the character Ste Hay and more specifically the storyline around his HIV diagnosis. So join us, as we head to Hollyoaks! Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ste_Hay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ste Hay - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a621056/hollyoaks-ste-hays-hiv-story-begins-in-new-pictures/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hollyoaks pictures: Ste's HIV plot begins (digitalspy.com)</a> <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2016/03/06/hollyoaks-star-kieron-richardson-ste-hays-hiv-storyline-has-been-saving-lives-5736388/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hollyoaks star Kieron Richardson: ‘Ste Hay’s HIV storyline has been saving lives’ | Soaps | Metro News</a> <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/hollyoaks-hiv-storyline-saving-lives-17240318" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kieron Richardson: My HIV Hollyoaks storyline is saving lives - Daily Star</a> <a href="https://closeronline.co.uk/entertainment/soaps/hollyoaks-ste-hay-diagnosed-hiv-positive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hollyoaks’ Ste Hay ‘diagnosed as HIV positive’ | Closer (closeronline.co.uk)</a> <a href="https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a120628/hollyoaks-character-contracts-hiv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Hollyoaks' character contracts HIV (digitalspy.com)</a> <a href="https://pharmaphorum.com/views-and-analysis/hiv-storyline-in-uk-tv-soap-hollyoaks-changing-perceptions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HIV storyline in UK TV soap Hollyoaks changing perceptions - (pharmaphorum.com)</a>

HIV Heroes - Hollyoaks

Described as "disturbing, dark and low budget" and "a wake up call to the world",  Kids is a coming-of-age drama released in 1995, focusing on a group of friends over the course of one day in New York. We discuss this controversial film and the impact it had.Trigger warning: please note this episode discuss topics such as drug use and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.Sources'Kids': The Oral History of the 90s' Most Controversial Film - Rolling StoneKids (film) - WikipediaLarry Clark on the Legacy, and the Infamy, of His 1995 Film Kids (wmagazine.com)The secret history of Kids | Dazed (dazeddigital.com)

Described as "disturbing, dark and low budget" and "a wake up call to the world",  Kids is a coming-of-age drama released in 1995, focusing on a group of friends over the course of one day in New York. We discuss this controversial film and the impact it had. Trigger warning: please note this episode discuss topics such as drug use and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. Sources <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/kids-the-oral-history-of-the-most-controversial-film-of-the-nineties-105069/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Kids': The Oral History of the 90s' Most Controversial Film - Rolling Stone</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kids_(film)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids (film) - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.wmagazine.com/story/larry-clark-reflects-on-kids-film-1995" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Larry Clark on the Legacy, and the Infamy, of His 1995 Film Kids (wmagazine.com)</a> <a href="https://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/25649/1/the-secret-history-of-kids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The secret history of Kids | Dazed (dazeddigital.com)</a>

HIV History - Kids

As many of you know, we just unveiled our own HIV Living Memorial, so this week we focus on museums and memorials!SourcesHOME | Queer BritainHome - World AIDS MuseumLondon's first Aids memorial planned for Tottenham Court Road - BBC NewsUK AIDS Memorial Quilt (aidsquiltuk.org)A heart-breaking monument of love - BBC WebsiteThe AIDS Memorial – AIDS Memory UK

As many of you know, we just unveiled our own HIV Living Memorial, so this week we focus on museums and memorials! Sources <a href="https://queerbritain.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HOME | Queer Britain</a> <a href="https://worldaidsmuseum.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home - World AIDS Museum</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-56647368" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">London's first Aids memorial planned for Tottenham Court Road - BBC News</a> <a href="https://www.aidsquiltuk.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UK AIDS Memorial Quilt (aidsquiltuk.org)</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/articles/cpgge207de0o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A heart-breaking monument of love - BBC Website</a> <a href="https://aidsmemory.uk/aids-memorial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The AIDS Memorial – AIDS Memory UK</a>

HIV History - Museums and Memorials

This week we talk about the golden age of Hollywood and an absolute heartthrob, Rock Hudson. Rock was the first major movie star to disclose their HIV status, but what is the full story behind what happened and how and why he revealed he had HIV? Get listening to find out!SourcesRock Hudson - WikipediaRock Hudson announces he has AIDS - HISTORY'Gay plague': The vile, horrific and inhumane way the media reported the AIDS crisis (pinknews.co.uk)

This week we talk about the golden age of Hollywood and an absolute heartthrob, Rock Hudson. Rock was the first major movie star to disclose their HIV status, but what is the full story behind what happened and how and why he revealed he had HIV? Get listening to find out! Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Hudson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rock Hudson - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/rock-hudson-announces-he-has-aids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rock Hudson announces he has AIDS - HISTORY</a> <a href="https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/11/30/world-aids-day-1980s-headlines-tabloids/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Gay plague': The vile, horrific and inhumane way the media reported the AIDS crisis (pinknews.co.uk)</a>

HIV Heroes - Rock Hudson

From HIV being created by the CIA, to the AIDS epidemic being caused by polio vaccines, at some point you have probably heard some  pretty wild conspiracy theories about HIV. In this episode we explore, and debunk, a few of these!SourcesDiscredited HIV/AIDS origins theories - WikipediaAfrican American people’s AIDS conspiracy beliefs best understood in terms of social anxiety and distrust, not ignorance | aidsmapDebunked: The Polio Vaccine and HIV Link | History of VaccinesBlack Americans suspect HIV plot | World news | The Guardian*Correction: We stated that Wangari Maathai was the first woman in America to be a Nobel Peace Prize laureat. This is incorrect, she was the first woman in Africa to receive this award. 

From HIV being created by the CIA, to the AIDS epidemic being caused by polio vaccines, at some point you have probably heard some  pretty wild conspiracy theories about HIV. In this episode we explore, and debunk, a few of these! Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discredited_HIV/AIDS_origins_theories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discredited HIV/AIDS origins theories - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.aidsmap.com/news/jan-2015/african-american-peoples-aids-conspiracy-beliefs-best-understood-terms-social-anxiety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">African American people’s AIDS conspiracy beliefs best understood in terms of social anxiety and distrust, not ignorance | aidsmap</a> <a href="https://historyofvaccines.org/vaccines-101/misconceptions-about-vaccines/debunked-polio-vaccine-and-hiv-link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Debunked: The Polio Vaccine and HIV Link | History of Vaccines</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/jan/26/aids.usa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Americans suspect HIV plot | World news | The Guardian</a> *Correction: We stated that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wangari_Maathai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wangari Maathai</a> was the first woman in America to be a Nobel Peace Prize laureat. This is incorrect, she was the first woman in Africa to receive this award.

HIV History - HIV Conspiracies

This week we're going allllll the way back to explore where HIV came from and how it spread. Join us for this fascinating and informative adventure! SourcesHistory of HIV/AIDS - WikipediaScientists Refute Theory About the Origin of HIV (webmd.com)History of AIDS - HISTORYAids: Origin of pandemic 'was 1920s Kinshasa' - BBC NewsWhy Kinshasa in the 1920s Was the Perfect Place for HIV to Go Global | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine

This week we're going allllll the way back to explore where HIV came from and how it spread. Join us for this fascinating and informative adventure! Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_HIV/AIDS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">History of HIV/AIDS - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20010425/scientists-refute-theory-about-origin-of-hiv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scientists Refute Theory About the Origin of HIV (webmd.com)</a> <a href="https://www.history.com/topics/1980s/history-of-aids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">History of AIDS - HISTORY</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29442642" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aids: Origin of pandemic 'was 1920s Kinshasa' - BBC News</a> <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-kinshasa-1920s-was-perfect-place-hiv-go-global-180952953/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Kinshasa in the 1920s Was the Perfect Place for HIV to Go Global | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine</a>

HIV History - HIV Origins

Join us on a musical journey looking at songs that reference or relate to HIV in some way. From Elton John to TLC, Cyndi Lauper to Wu-Tang Clan, we cover an eclectic mix, but there are so many, that this is Volume 1!*Please note this episode does contain some swearingSourcesList of UK Singles Chart number ones of the 1980s - Wikipedia12 Songs About HIV/AIDS That Were Part of a Movement (advocate.com)House of Love: Songs That Soundtracked the AIDS Epidemic of the 80’s &amp; 90’s (granvarones.com)10 Song You Didn't Know Were About HIV | Ending HIV15 Songs Inspired by the HIV/AIDS Crisis (slantmagazine.com)Martin Burgoyne - WikipediaSalt-N-Pepa – Let's Talk About AIDS Lyrics | Genius LyricsRed Hot Organization - WikipediaRed HotAmerica Is Dying Slowly - Wikipedia 

Join us on a musical journey looking at songs that reference or relate to HIV in some way. From Elton John to TLC, Cyndi Lauper to Wu-Tang Clan, we cover an eclectic mix, but there are so many, that this is Volume 1! *Please note this episode does contain some swearing Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UK_Singles_Chart_number_ones_of_the_1980s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">List of UK Singles Chart number ones of the 1980s - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.advocate.com/music/2018/12/01/12-songs-about-hivaids-were-part-movement#media-gallery-media-13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12 Songs About HIV/AIDS That Were Part of a Movement (advocate.com)</a> <a href="https://granvarones.com/house-of-love-songs-that-soundtracked-the-aids-epidemic-of-the-80s-90s/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">House of Love: Songs That Soundtracked the AIDS Epidemic of the 80’s &amp; 90’s (granvarones.com)</a> <a href="https://endinghiv.org.au/blog/10-songs-didnt-know-hiv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Song You Didn't Know Were About HIV | Ending HIV</a> <a href="https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/15-songs-about-aids/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15 Songs Inspired by the HIV/AIDS Crisis (slantmagazine.com)</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Burgoyne" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martin Burgoyne - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://genius.com/Salt-n-pepa-lets-talk-about-aids-lyrics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salt-N-Pepa – Let's Talk About AIDS Lyrics | Genius Lyrics</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hot_Organization" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Hot Organization - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://redhot.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Hot</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America_Is_Dying_Slowly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">America Is Dying Slowly - Wikipedia</a>

HIV History - HIV in Music - Vol. 1

Did you know that patient zero only got this moniker due to a typo? Or that Charlie Sheen’s lambskin condoms are a real thing? HIV, Hope and Charity separates fact from fictions and tackles HIV myths and misconceptions, head on. Each week we look at a person or historical event, linked to HIV, and explore the story of what actually happened. Surprising, shocking, educational and sometimes hilarious, this podcast will make you laugh as much as it will make you gasp. Don't just take our word that it's great - HIV, Hope &amp; Charity was nominated in the British Podcast Awards this year!

Ryan White

This weeks hero was diagnosed with HIV at 13 years old and became a household name in America due to his battle to go to school. We urge you to listen to Ryan White's story - an unbelievable young man that has left an inspiring legacy.SourcesRyan White - WikipediaWho Was Ryan White? | RyanWhite (hrsa.gov)Remembering Ryan White, the teen who fought against the stigma of AIDS | PBS NewsHourFurther InformationRyan White | RyanWhite (hrsa.gov)Ryan White CARE Act - Wikipedia*Correction: we stated in the podcast that Ryan White passed away at the age of 19 but the correct age he passed away was 18.

This weeks hero was diagnosed with HIV at 13 years old and became a household name in America due to his battle to go to school. We urge you to listen to Ryan White's story - an unbelievable young man that has left an inspiring legacy. Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_White" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan White - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/about/ryan-white" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who Was Ryan White? | RyanWhite (hrsa.gov)</a> <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/remembering-ryan-white-the-teen-who-fought-against-the-stigma-of-aids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remembering Ryan White, the teen who fought against the stigma of AIDS | PBS NewsHour</a> Further Information <a href="https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan White | RyanWhite (hrsa.gov)</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_White_CARE_Act" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan White CARE Act - Wikipedia</a> *Correction: we stated in the podcast that Ryan White passed away at the age of 19 but the correct age he passed away was 18.

HIV Heroes - Ryan White

You may have seen the Hollywood blockbuster 'The Dallas Buyers Club'  and  in this episode we explore the wider history of buyers clubs, in the world of HIV. SourcesDallas Buyers Club: True story? Fact and fiction in the Matthew McConaughey movie about Ron Woodroof. (slate.com)Buyers club - Wikipedia“Managing Your Own Survival”: Buyers Clubs in the AIDS Epidemic – Health &amp; Medicine in American History (grinnell.edu)Inside the UK's drug buyers' clubs - BBC NewsAIDS Drug AZT: How It Got Approved 30 Years Ago | TimeFurther InformationCF Buyers Club

You may have seen the Hollywood blockbuster 'The Dallas Buyers Club'  and  in this episode we explore the wider history of buyers clubs, in the world of HIV. Sources <a href="https://slate.com/culture/2013/11/dallas-buyers-club-true-story-fact-and-fiction-in-the-matthew-mcconaughey-movie-about-ron-woodroof.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dallas Buyers Club: True story? Fact and fiction in the Matthew McConaughey movie about Ron Woodroof. (slate.com)</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buyers_club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buyers club - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://lewiscar.sites.grinnell.edu/HistoryofMedicine/spring2018/managing-your-own-survival-buyers-clubs-in-the-aids-epidemic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Managing Your Own Survival”: Buyers Clubs in the AIDS Epidemic – Health &amp; Medicine in American History (grinnell.edu)</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48357762" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside the UK's drug buyers' clubs - BBC News</a> <a href="https://time.com/4705809/first-aids-drug-azt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AIDS Drug AZT: How It Got Approved 30 Years Ago | Time</a> Further Information <a href="https://www.cfbuyersclub.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CF Buyers Club</a>

HIV History - Buyers Clubs

Elizabeth Taylor

The person we are celebrating this week is a global mega star - the magnificent Dame Elizabeth Taylor! She used her power and platform to work tirelessly in the fight against AIDS. Have a listen to hear why she is an absolute HIV hero. SourcesElizabeth Taylor AIDS FoundationElizabeth Taylor - WikipediaElizabeth Taylor's 10 Best Movies, According To Rotten Tomatoes (screenrant.com)Welcome to APLA Health10 fun and interesting Elizabeth Taylor facts (10-facts-about.com)

The person we are celebrating this week is a global mega star - the magnificent Dame Elizabeth Taylor! She used her power and platform to work tirelessly in the fight against AIDS. Have a listen to hear why she is an absolute HIV hero. Sources <a href="https://elizabethtayloraidsfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Taylor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Taylor - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://screenrant.com/elizabeth-taylor-greatest-films-rotten-tomatoes-ratings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Taylor's 10 Best Movies, According To Rotten Tomatoes (screenrant.com)</a> <a href="https://aplahealth.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Welcome to APLA Health</a> <a href="https://www.10-facts-about.com/elizabeth-taylor/id/728" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 fun and interesting Elizabeth Taylor facts (10-facts-about.com)</a>

HIV Heroes - Elizabeth Taylor

Keith Haring

This week we feature the legendary artist and activist, Keith Haring. Diagnosed with HIV in 1987 Keith is one of one of history’s best known street-artists-turned-AIDS-activists, using his art to help raise awareness of HIV and his own diagnosis to help combat stigma. SourcesKeith Haring - Wikipedia Keith Haring Club 57 (nightclub) - Wikipedia Facing death from AIDS, Keith Haring kept creating | American Masters | PBS Keith Haring: Just Say Know - Rolling Stone Keith Haring: street artist and AIDS activist who changed the world with a piece of chalk – HERO (hero-magazine.com) Keith Haring: 10 Facts You Didn't Know | Hamilton-Selway (hamiltonselway.com) 

This week we feature the legendary artist and activist, Keith Haring. Diagnosed with HIV in 1987 Keith is one of one of history’s best known street-artists-turned-AIDS-activists, using his art to help raise awareness of HIV and his own diagnosis to help combat stigma. Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Haring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith Haring - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.haring.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith Haring</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_57_(nightclub)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Club 57 (nightclub) - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/facing-death-from-aids-keith-haring-kept-creating/16169/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facing death from AIDS, Keith Haring kept creating | American Masters | PBS</a> <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/keith-haring-just-say-know-71847/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith Haring: Just Say Know - Rolling Stone</a> <a href="https://hero-magazine.com/article/175640/keith-haring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith Haring: street artist and AIDS activist who changed the world with a piece of chalk – HERO (hero-magazine.com)</a> <a href="https://hamiltonselway.com/facts-about-keith-haring/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith Haring: 10 Facts You Didn't Know | Hamilton-Selway (hamiltonselway.com)</a>

HIV Heroes - Keith Haring

This week we travel all the way to the Yorkshire Dales where we explore the soap opera storyline of Val Pollard being diagnosed with HIV after a holiday romance. This Emmerdale storyline helped raise awareness of HIV in older women and encouraged an uptake in testing. SourcesVal Pollard - WikipediaEmmerdale's Val Pollard: HIV can happen to anyone, even funny people like Val says star Charlie Hardwick - Mirror OnlineVal Pollard | Emmerdale Wiki | FandomEmmerdale's Charlie Hardwick on Val Pollard's HIV battle... | Closer (closeronline.co.uk)

This week we travel all the way to the Yorkshire Dales where we explore the soap opera storyline of Val Pollard being diagnosed with HIV after a holiday romance. This Emmerdale storyline helped raise awareness of HIV in older women and encouraged an uptake in testing. Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Val_Pollard#:~:text=In%202014%2C%20Val%20was%20told,helicopter%20crash%20into%20the%20village." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Val Pollard - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/emmerdales-val-pollard-hiv-can-3160496" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emmerdale's Val Pollard: HIV can happen to anyone, even funny people like Val says star Charlie Hardwick - Mirror Online</a> <a href="https://emmerdale.fandom.com/wiki/Val_Pollard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Val Pollard | Emmerdale Wiki | Fandom</a> <a href="https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/emmerdale-s-charlie-hardwick-val-pollard-s-hiv-battle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emmerdale's Charlie Hardwick on Val Pollard's HIV battle... | Closer (closeronline.co.uk)</a>

HIV Heroes - Val Pollard

In the 1970's and 1980's 4,689 people with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders were infected with HIV and hepatitis viruses through the use of contaminated clotting factors that were supplied by the NHS. In part 2 Sarah explains what happened next and if there are any answers to how and why this happened and if anyone has been held accountable.SourcesThe contaminated blood scandal | The Haemophilia SocietyWhat is the contaminated blood inquiry? - BBC NewsContaminated Blood Scandal — Factor 8 - Independent Haemophilia Group (factor8scandal.uk)Homepage | Infected Blood InquiryEngland Infected Blood Support Scheme | NHSBSAContaminated blood scandal in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia‘We were all meant to be together’ | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)Infected Blood Inquiry: Former Health Secretary Lord Norman Fowler refuses to apologise for 'Don't Die Of Ignorance' AIDS campaign | UK News | Sky News

In the 1970's and 1980's 4,689 people with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders were infected with HIV and hepatitis viruses through the use of contaminated clotting factors that were supplied by the NHS. In part 2 Sarah explains what happened next and if there are any answers to how and why this happened and if anyone has been held accountable. Sources <a href="https://haemophilia.org.uk/public-inquiry/the-infected-blood-inquiry/the-contaminated-blood-scandal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The contaminated blood scandal | The Haemophilia Society</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48596605" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is the contaminated blood inquiry? - BBC News</a> <a href="https://www.factor8scandal.uk/contaminated-blood-scandal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contaminated Blood Scandal — Factor 8 - Independent Haemophilia Group (factor8scandal.uk)</a> <a href="https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homepage | Infected Blood Inquiry</a> <a href="https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/england-infected-blood-support-scheme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">England Infected Blood Support Scheme | NHSBSA</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contaminated_blood_scandal_in_the_United_Kingdom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contaminated blood scandal in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.tht.org.uk/news/we-were-all-meant-be-together" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘We were all meant to be together’ | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)</a> <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/infected-blood-inquiry-former-health-secretary-lord-norman-fowler-refuses-to-apologise-for-dont-die-of-ignorance-aids-campaign-12414575" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infected Blood Inquiry: Former Health Secretary Lord Norman Fowler refuses to apologise for 'Don't Die Of Ignorance' AIDS campaign | UK News | Sky News</a>

HIV History - Contaminated Blood Scandal Part 2

In the 1970's and 1980's 4,689 people with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders were infected with HIV and hepatitis viruses through the use of contaminated clotting factors that were supplied by the NHS. In part 1 Sarah educates us on how this shocking event in HIV history unfolded. SourcesThe contaminated blood scandal | The Haemophilia SocietyWhat is the contaminated blood inquiry? - BBC NewsContaminated Blood Scandal — Factor 8 - Independent Haemophilia Group (factor8scandal.uk)Homepage | Infected Blood InquiryEngland Infected Blood Support Scheme | NHSBSAContaminated blood scandal in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia‘We were all meant to be together’ | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)Infected Blood Inquiry: Former Health Secretary Lord Norman Fowler refuses to apologise for 'Don't Die Of Ignorance' AIDS campaign | UK News | Sky NewsGuilt and anger surface as infected blood inquiry hears evidence | Contaminated blood scandal | The Guardian

In the 1970's and 1980's 4,689 people with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders were infected with HIV and hepatitis viruses through the use of contaminated clotting factors that were supplied by the NHS. In part 1 Sarah educates us on how this shocking event in HIV history unfolded. Sources <a href="https://haemophilia.org.uk/public-inquiry/the-infected-blood-inquiry/the-contaminated-blood-scandal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The contaminated blood scandal | The Haemophilia Society</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48596605" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is the contaminated blood inquiry? - BBC News</a> <a href="https://www.factor8scandal.uk/contaminated-blood-scandal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contaminated Blood Scandal — Factor 8 - Independent Haemophilia Group (factor8scandal.uk)</a> <a href="https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homepage | Infected Blood Inquiry</a> <a href="https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/england-infected-blood-support-scheme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">England Infected Blood Support Scheme | NHSBSA</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contaminated_blood_scandal_in_the_United_Kingdom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contaminated blood scandal in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.tht.org.uk/news/we-were-all-meant-be-together" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘We were all meant to be together’ | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)</a> <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/infected-blood-inquiry-former-health-secretary-lord-norman-fowler-refuses-to-apologise-for-dont-die-of-ignorance-aids-campaign-12414575" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infected Blood Inquiry: Former Health Secretary Lord Norman Fowler refuses to apologise for 'Don't Die Of Ignorance' AIDS campaign | UK News | Sky News</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/24/infected-blood-inquiry-hears-evidence-hiv-hepatitis-c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guilt and anger surface as infected blood inquiry hears evidence | Contaminated blood scandal | The Guardian</a>

HIV History - Contaminated Blood Scandal Part 1

Charlie Sheen

The rollercoaster continues! In part 2 of this double-whammy of HIV history, we explore the interview the Charlie Sheen gave on the Today Show, where he spoke with Matt Lauer about living with HIV. SourcesCharlie Sheen - WikipediaCharlie Sheen reveals he's HIV positive in TODAY Show exclusiveCharlie Sheen's open letter on HIV-positive diagnosis (today.com)The 'Charlie Sheen Effect': Surge Seen in HIV Test Sales | Live Science'Charlie Sheen effect' nearly doubled HIV test sales after his announcement, study finds - ABC News (go.com)Charlie Sheen, HIV, a Tabloid and My Insane 2-Year Hunt for a Story – The Hollywood ReporterCharlie Sheen 'stopped taking anti-viral HIV drugs to seek alternative therapy in Mexico' | The Independent | The IndependentCharlie Sheen's life now - 'blacklisted, skint' and selling video messages for £300 - Mirror OnlineLawsuit Against Charlie Sheen Alleging HIV Exposure Settles – NBC Los AngelesEXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen Has Been HIV-Positive For 2 Years - In Touch Weekly

The rollercoaster continues! In part 2 of this double-whammy of HIV history, we explore the interview the Charlie Sheen gave on the Today Show, where he spoke with Matt Lauer about living with HIV. Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Sheen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Sheen - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.today.com/health/charlie-sheen-reveals-hes-hiv-positive-today-show-exclusive-t56391" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Sheen reveals he's HIV positive in TODAY Show exclusive</a> <a href="https://www.today.com/health/charlie-sheens-open-letter-hiv-positive-diagnosis-t56451" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Sheen's open letter on HIV-positive diagnosis (today.com)</a> <a href="https://www.livescience.com/59155-charlie-sheen-effect-hiv-test-sales.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 'Charlie Sheen Effect': Surge Seen in HIV Test Sales | Live Science</a> <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Health/charlie-sheen-effect-doubled-hiv-test-sales-announced/story?id=47486953" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Charlie Sheen effect' nearly doubled HIV test sales after his announcement, study finds - ABC News (go.com)</a> <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/charlie-sheen-hiv-a-tabloid-880714/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Sheen, HIV, a Tabloid and My Insane 2-Year Hunt for a Story – The Hollywood Reporter</a> <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/charlie-sheen-stopped-taking-antiviral-hiv-drugs-to-seek-alternative-therapy-in-mexico-a6809766.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Sheen 'stopped taking anti-viral HIV drugs to seek alternative therapy in Mexico' | The Independent | The Independent</a> <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/charlie-sheens-life-now-blacklisted-23199845" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Sheen's life now - 'blacklisted, skint' and selling video messages for £300 - Mirror Online</a> <a href="https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/suit-against-charlie-sheen-regarding-alleged-hiv-exposure-settles/2798110/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lawsuit Against Charlie Sheen Alleging HIV Exposure Settles – NBC Los Angeles</a> <a href="https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/charlie-sheen-hiv-positive-77596/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen Has Been HIV-Positive For 2 Years - In Touch Weekly</a>

HIV History - Charlie Sheen Part 2

Strap in and come on a wild ride with us through the history of what happened in the run-up to Charlie Sheen's historic television interview where he revealed his HIV status.  There's so much to Charlie's story we've had to do it in two parts!SourcesCharlie Sheen - WikipediaCharlie Sheen reveals he's HIV positive in TODAY Show exclusiveCharlie Sheen's open letter on HIV-positive diagnosis (today.com)The 'Charlie Sheen Effect': Surge Seen in HIV Test Sales | Live Science'Charlie Sheen effect' nearly doubled HIV test sales after his announcement, study finds - ABC News (go.com)Charlie Sheen, HIV, a Tabloid and My Insane 2-Year Hunt for a Story – The Hollywood ReporterCharlie Sheen 'stopped taking anti-viral HIV drugs to seek alternative therapy in Mexico' | The Independent | The IndependentCharlie Sheen's life now - 'blacklisted, skint' and selling video messages for £300 - Mirror OnlineLawsuit Against Charlie Sheen Alleging HIV Exposure Settles – NBC Los AngelesEXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen Has Been HIV-Positive For 2 Years - In Touch Weekly

Strap in and come on a wild ride with us through the history of what happened in the run-up to Charlie Sheen's historic television interview where he revealed his HIV status.  There's so much to Charlie's story we've had to do it in two parts! Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Sheen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Sheen - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.today.com/health/charlie-sheen-reveals-hes-hiv-positive-today-show-exclusive-t56391" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Sheen reveals he's HIV positive in TODAY Show exclusive</a> <a href="https://www.today.com/health/charlie-sheens-open-letter-hiv-positive-diagnosis-t56451" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Sheen's open letter on HIV-positive diagnosis (today.com)</a> <a href="https://www.livescience.com/59155-charlie-sheen-effect-hiv-test-sales.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 'Charlie Sheen Effect': Surge Seen in HIV Test Sales | Live Science</a> <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Health/charlie-sheen-effect-doubled-hiv-test-sales-announced/story?id=47486953" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Charlie Sheen effect' nearly doubled HIV test sales after his announcement, study finds - ABC News (go.com)</a> <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/charlie-sheen-hiv-a-tabloid-880714/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Sheen, HIV, a Tabloid and My Insane 2-Year Hunt for a Story – The Hollywood Reporter</a> <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/charlie-sheen-stopped-taking-antiviral-hiv-drugs-to-seek-alternative-therapy-in-mexico-a6809766.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Sheen 'stopped taking anti-viral HIV drugs to seek alternative therapy in Mexico' | The Independent | The Independent</a> <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/charlie-sheens-life-now-blacklisted-23199845" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Sheen's life now - 'blacklisted, skint' and selling video messages for £300 - Mirror Online</a> <a href="https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/suit-against-charlie-sheen-regarding-alleged-hiv-exposure-settles/2798110/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lawsuit Against Charlie Sheen Alleging HIV Exposure Settles – NBC Los Angeles</a> <a href="https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/charlie-sheen-hiv-positive-77596/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen Has Been HIV-Positive For 2 Years - In Touch Weekly</a>

HIV History - Charlie Sheen Part 1

In 1993 Philadelphia hit the big screen. The film was a huge success and helped educated people about HIV. In this episode we learn the backstory to this Hollywood blockbuster how and why this film was made and if it was based on a true story. SourcesPhiladelphia (film) - WikipediaRon Nyswaner - WikipediaJonathan Demme - WikipediaEdward Saxon - WikipediaGeoffrey Bowers - WikipediaJoel Hyatt - WikipediaLooking Back at 'Philadelphia,' 25 Years Later | Arts &amp; Culture | Smithsonian Magazine

In 1993 Philadelphia hit the big screen. The film was a huge success and helped educated people about HIV. In this episode we learn the backstory to this Hollywood blockbuster how and why this film was made and if it was based on a true story. Sources <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_(film)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philadelphia (film) - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Nyswaner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Nyswaner - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Demme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Demme - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Saxon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edward Saxon - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Bowers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geoffrey Bowers - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Hyatt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joel Hyatt - Wikipedia</a> <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/looking-back-philadelphia-25-years-later-180971011/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Looking Back at 'Philadelphia,' 25 Years Later | Arts &amp; Culture | Smithsonian Magazine</a>

HIV History - Philadelphia

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