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

This Day in Esoteric Political History

CHAPTER

Community Resilience and Stigma

This chapter explores the community's response to the Ray family's tragedy and the subsequent rallying of public support, leading to legislative advancements like the Ricky Ray Relief Fund Act. It also addresses the challenges of stigma surrounding AIDS in the 1980s, reflecting on societal fears, the role of leadership, and the importance of recounting these historical narratives for future generations.

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