On Today’s Episode:
In this episode Chris talks with Jessica Glaspie (author and HIV advocate), Kelly Allen Gray (executive director of AIDS Outreach), and Lonnetta Wilson (coordinator of Ending The HIV Epidemic). In accordance to the 7th annual Know Your Status event and National Black HIV Awareness day, these three experts share their stories and how they give life-changing help to those with HIV.
Interview Topics:
- How each guest got involved with HIV/AIDS awareness
- Various safety precautions for young ladies when taking on new partners
- The importance of understanding that there is no certain look or stereotype for someone with HIV
- Why HIV is still relevant even during COVID and the pandemic
- What it was like for Jessica to go into a safe space when she tested HIV positive
- Fighting the stigma surrounding HIV and the importance of getting tested even with no apparent symptoms
- Were there any resources that are available now, but not during Jessica’s time
- How they are continuing services during the pandemic
- How to overcome the distrust we have as a community towards the healthcare system
- The importance of having someone to relate to
Mentioned In Episode:
“Live, Love, and HIV: A Memoir”
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Love-Jessica-Ladeana-Glaspie/dp/057885614X
https://lifeloveandhiv.com
AIDS Outreach
https://www.aoc.org
Ending the HIV Epidemic
https://www.hiv.gov/federal-response/ending-the-hiv-epidemic/overview
Guest:
Jessica Glaspie
Kelly Allen Gray
- Executive Director of AIDS Outreach
Lonnetta Wilson
- Coordinator of Ending the HIV Epidemic
Social Media Links:
Promote:
“Live, Love, and HIV: A Memoir”
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Love-Jessica-Ladeana-Glaspie/dp/057885614X
Quotes from Episode:
- It does not look a certain way; it does not affect a certain community.
- People are wearing masks, but that doesn’t mean they’re wearing condoms.