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Reposted from @nyculture Today on #WorldAIDSDay, we honor the lives lost to the AIDS pandemic and recognize the activism that helps save lives and reshape the global conversation.

In 1987, in the midst of the AIDS crisis, Avram Finkelstein, Brian Howard, Oliver Johnston, Charles Kreloff, Chris Lione, and Jorge Socarrás founded the SILENCE=DEATH Project and created the movement’s widely recognized poster, now a part of the @BrooklynMuseum’s collection.

Inspired by the posters of the Art Workers Coalition and the Guerrilla Girls, the SILENCE=DEATH Project mobilized to spread the word about AIDS with the poster featuring the pink triangle—a reference to the Nazi persecution of LGBTQ people in the 1930s and 1940s. The image became the central visual symbol of AIDS activism after it was adopted by the advocacy group AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP).

HIV and AIDS remain a global health issue, with over 40 million people living with HIV at the end of 2024. Communities of color continue to face disproportionate effects of the disease as well as barriers to treatment. Today, ACT UP remains dedicated to their original 1987 slogan: ACT UP! FIGHT BACK! FIGHT AIDS!

As we mark World AIDS Day, we reflect on the role of art in activism and the ongoing fight for equity, care, and visibility. The Silence=Death poster, stands as a reminder of the voices that refused to be silenced and the communities who continue to lead the way toward equity and justice.

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5 Effective Ways to Prevent HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a global health concern, but the good news is that it's preventable. By taking proactive steps, you can protect yourself and others from the virus. Here are five effective ways to prevent HIV:

1. Practice Safe Sex

Using condoms consistently and correctly during vaginal, anal, or oral sex is one of the most reliable ways to reduce the risk of HIV transmission.

2. Get Tested and Know Your Partner’s Status

Regular HIV testing helps you and your partner stay informed and make safer choices. Early detection leads to early treatment and better health outcomes.

3. Take PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

PrEP is a daily pill that significantly lowers the risk of getting HIV, especially for those who are at higher risk. Talk to your healthcare provider to see if it’s right for you.

4. Avoid Sharing Needles

HIV can be transmitted through blood. Never share needles or syringes. Use only sterile equipment and seek support if you're struggling with drug use.

5. Ensure Safe Medical Practices

Make sure any blood transfusions, organ transplants, or injections are done with properly screened and sterilized equipment.

🩺 National HIV Testing Day June 27 – A day to remind everyone: Knowledge is power. Testing is care.

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❤️ Why Testing Matters:

Early detection saves lives

Helps prevent the spread of HIV

Encourages responsible health practices in workplaces and families

You can live with HIV for many years without knowing because HIV can remain asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) for a long time. Here’s a breakdown:

Without treatment and without testing, a person can live with HIV for about 8 to 10 years on average before developing symptoms of AIDS (the advanced stage of HIV infection).

During this time, the virus is actively damaging the immune system, even if no obvious symptoms appear.

Some people may experience mild symptoms or none at all for several years, making it easy to be unaware of the infection.

Without treatment, once HIV progresses to AIDS, life expectancy drops significantly, often to about 3 years or less, depending on overall health and complications.

The key thing: Early testing and diagnosis are crucial because effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) can keep HIV under control, prevent progression to AIDS, and allow people to live long, healthy lives.