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...

by Tyrone Smith

Tyrone Smith Reflects on Philly’s Black Gay Community Coming Together During the HIV/AIDS Crisis

My name is Tyrone Smith, I’m originally from Kinston, North Carolina but I’ve lived here in Philadelphia for most of my adult life. And I’m an openly, affirming African Amer...

by Scott Smith

I’m From Washington, PA.

I started cautiously coming out in the late 70s, when I was still in high school. I left home about a year after graduating, supposedly to attend college but really just intending...

by Cesar Galindo

Cesar Galindo – World AIDS Day

To commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1, we spoke with fashion designer Cesar Galindo. Cesar was on Bravo’s “The Fashion Show” and also designed Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.BTRANSCRIPT: My name is Cesar Galindo, I was born in Houston, Texas, and I currently live in New York City. I’m actually co-chair for World AIDS Day in Houston, Texas this year, ...

by Suzanne Jonson

I’m From Long Beach, CA – Video Story.

Last week, guest videographer and editor Jesse James Rice and I accompanied the more than 3000 riders and volunteers of the AIDS LifeCycle to collect some of their stories. IfI’m Suzanne Johnson, and originally I was from Long Beach, California. And I first knew about the AIDS problem in the early 80’s when my daughter was doing a special project a...

by Kenny Norman

I’m From Front Royal, VA – Video Story.

This week, guest videographer and editor Jesse James Rice and I are accompanying the more than 3000 riders and volunteers of the AIDS LifeCycle and collecting their stories. I“Hey Mom, I’ve got to tell you something right now and I can’t wait any longer, Mom. Just promise me please. Two years ago I tested positive for HIV.” My name is Kenny, I�...

by Bob Katz

I’m From San Francisco, CA – Video Story.

This week, guest videographer and editor Jesse James Rice and I are accompanying the more than 3000 riders and volunteers of the AIDS LifeCycle and collecting their stories. I...

by Ryan Leach

I’m From Sugar Land, TX.

My Uncle JimBob was the first gay person I ever knew. I am the second. JimBob was 80’s gay and fabulous. He and his partner Vance would show up to family holidays in fantastic f...

by Drew

I’m From Canton, OH.

I’ve been in hiding for about 20 years. I actually came out in the early 80’s to most of my family and by the time I was 23, had come out to everyone close to me. I moved to N...