John Cunningham, CEO of the National AIDS Memorial and the AIDS Quilt reflects on what lead to creating the National AIDS Memorial in San Francisco, and why it’s still so important to remember those we’ve lost to the epidemic.
Continue reading JOHN CUNNINGHAM | A National Treasure
Long term survivor and Director of Aging Services at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation discusses what losing so many people to the virus in the early days was like, and what he regrets most. Continue reading VINCE CRISOSTOMO | A life of service
Dan Bernal, UCSF Vice Chancellor, and former Chief of Staff to Speaker Emerita Pelosi, discusses being honored for his lifetime of service and what inspires him today. Continue reading DAN BERNAL | A life of service
Sister Mary Roma of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence discusses the fight to end the AIDS epidemic, loss, hope, and how they choose to give back to communities in need. Continue reading SISTER ROMA | A Sister of Perpetual Indulgence
At AIDS 2024, Karl got a chance to sit with Ambassador Dr. John N. Nkengasong to discuss all things PEPFAR, and the progress we are making to end the epidemic by 2030. Continue reading PEPFAR & PROGRESS | Ambassador Dr. John N. Nkengasong
With the 2024 election upon us, where does each candidate stand in regards to their commitment to HIV and healthcare? Carl Schmid and Jirair Retevosian tell us what we need to know before you cast your vote. Continue reading ELECTION 2024, WHERE DO WE STAND? | Carl Schmid & Jirair Ratevosian
Tik Tok influencers @Bianca.Ordonez_ and @nathanielhollyofficial chat with Karl about what dating and relationships are like living with HIV, and how they use Tik Tok and other social media platforms to educate people. Continue reading HIV & TIK TOK? | Nathaniel & Bianca
We welcome Riko Boone, project director for Treatment Action Group, and Dafina Ward from the Southern AIDS Coalition, to discuss the important work TAG is doing to foster change and demand equitable resources for those living with HIV, Hepatitis C, and Tuberculosis. Continue reading TAG, YOU’RE IT | Riko Boone & Dafina Ward
We are celebraitng 40 years of AIDS Walk LA with guest Craig Bowers, Chief Marketing & External Affair Officer of APLA Health. Continue reading WALKING FOR THE CURE | Craig Bowers
How do you get into care if you are over 50 and living with HIV? Javier Perrea of APLA Health sits with Karl to resources available for you. Continue reading HIV OVER 50 & CARE | Javier Perea
