Origins of ACT UP and the AIDS Crisis

The chapter explores the inception of ACT UP and compares it to the Gay Men's Health Crisis organization, highlighting the differences in their approaches to addressing the AIDS crisis. It delves into the history of forced outing in gay liberation activism, the devastating impact of AIDS in the 1980s, and the origins of the virus tied to colonialism. The chapter emphasizes the need for radical activism to advocate for marginalized communities and the solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community during the epidemic.