by Dwayne Carl

Fighting Against Gay and HIV Stigma In Churches.

Dwayne Carl has a message for the world, and churches in particular: “I’m HIV-positive; GET OVA IT!” Dwayne’s been active in the church community his entire life and HIV-pDwayne wrote a book titled, “Out of My Second Closet: I Have AIDS, Get OVA It.” You can read more about it and purchase it on his website. ...

by Randy Phillips

Gay Airman Randy Phillips Wants His Generation To Talk About AIDS.

This week, guest videographer and editor Matthew Ladensack and I are accompanying the more than 2700 riders and volunteers of the AIDS LifeCycle and collecting their stories. If...

by Steph Stainback

Woman Immortalizes Brother Who Died Of AIDS

So I’m Stephanie from Santa Cruz and this is my brother Gary. He lived in San Francisco and didn’t find out until late in the story that he had AIDS and at that point they did...

by Kari Samuels

A Mother Reveals to Her Family That She Has AIDS.

In her story, Kari Samuels shatters any preconceived notion you might have about who can contract HIV/AIDS. “Back in 1994, I remember sitting down in our Poconos house with my I’m Kari Samuels, and I’m from Philadelphia. When people think about HIV and AIDS they think about gay men and the fact is that straight women can get it. In 1994 I remember s...

IFD Collecting Stories From AIDS/LifeCycle Participants

You may remember that last year, IFD accompanied the riders and roadies of the AIDS/LifeCycle and collected some of their stories. I’m happy to say that we were asked back ag...

by Steve Ryan and Jim Bishop

“I’m Here To Talk To You About Marriage For Gay and Lesbian Couples” – Video Story.

Steve Ryan and Jim Bishop are LGBTQ activists who were inspired by a summit put on by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Before they knew it, they were knocking on the doors...

by April Christy

I’m From Astoria, NY.

I was born a male but decidedly so, I was born a female mentally. It has been a terrible dichotomy for me to live. I am 6’8″ tall and weigh 300 pounds. It is a trial both ment...

by Kevin Chen

I’m From Wappingers Falls, NY.

The priest wrapped up his homily. “I would be remiss not to include a word to all the mothers on Mother’s Day. Say thanks to your mothers, and hope that they will continue to ...

by Charles Johnson

Student Causes Change In School After Being Forced Out And Bullied – Video Story.

Charles Johnson came out to one of his best friends. He didn’t expect what happened afterwards. One of my friends was Southern Baptist. She ended up causing a lot of trouble fo...