Here's How To Respectfully Talk About HIV

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Here's How To Respectfully Talk About HIV

Since July 3, 1981, when the New York Times published news of a “rare cancer seen in 41 homosexuals,” the media has wrestled with the ever-changing landscape that is HIV treatment and prevention: its stories, its unique vocabulary and most of all its subjects. In 2015 as ever before, we have an obligation to write about HIV while affirming the dignity of those who live with it.

Today, actor Charlie Sheen disclosed on Today that he is HIV positive. Sheen is not the first celebrity to do so. There may be many more to come. And no matter who decides to come out as HIV positive, their stories should be told with respect.

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