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The HIV-Positive Ray Brothers House Is Burned Down (1987) w/ Eric Marcus

This Day

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Fears and Misunderstandings: Hemophilia and HIV in the 1980s

This chapter examines the deep-seated fears and discrimination experienced by hemophiliacs and HIV-positive individuals during the 1980s. It highlights personal stories of stigma, particularly a young boy's experience, and underscores the broader societal ignorance regarding HIV transmission and its implications for education and advocacy.

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