Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive

Season 10: Episode 6: Michelle Lopez

Mar 31, 2022
Guest
Michelle Lopez
Michelle Lopez, an undocumented immigrant from Trinidad, shares her journey of testing positive for HIV in 1990 and using her diagnosis to help others. She discusses her childhood in Trinidad, her involvement in the LGBTQ+ community in New York City, and her determination to stay alive for her children. Michelle also highlights her advocacy work and commitment to HIV awareness and care.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Coming of Age and Discovery
02:30 • 8min
3
Seeking Help and Receiving an HIV Diagnosis
10:33 • 2min
4
Surviving and Advocating: My Journey with HIV
12:44 • 9min
5
Michelle Lopez's continuing journey and commitment to HIV awareness and care
22:04 • 2min