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Guest Episode: LGBTQ&A: Peter Staley: ACT UP Changed the World — Here’s How
Mar 26, 2022
Listen to Peter Staley, a seminal member of ACT UP, as he discusses the sex-positive activism of the group during the AIDS epidemic, breakthroughs in HIV treatment, the shift in LGBTQ activism, and challenges in developing an HIV vaccine.
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- ACT UP changed public perception of gay people and HIV/AIDS, challenging homophobia and stigma.
- ACT UP embraced a sense of joy, community, and celebration amidst the pain and trauma of the AIDS crisis.
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ACT UP's Impact on HIV/AIDS Crisis
ACT UP, the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, played a significant role in bringing attention to the AIDS crisis and holding the government, pharmaceutical industry, and religious institutions accountable. Through their actions and advocacy, ACT UP changed public perception of gay people and HIV/AIDS, challenging homophobia and stigma. The movement fought for increased funding for AIDS research, leading to significant advancements in treatment and care.
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