AIDS killed 324,029 men and women in the USA between 1987 - 1998.
(from "The AIDS epidemic's lasting impact on gay men," The British Academy)
History of HIV and AIDS - Overview (AVERT)
A Timeline of HIV and AIDS (HIV.gov)
LGBTQ History Month - The Early Days Of America's AIDS Crisis (NBC News)
Approximately 1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV today.
By sex, between 2010-2016, the annual number of new HIV infections decreased among females but remained stable among males.
Between 2010-2016, new HIV infections remained stable at about 26,000 per year among gay and bisexual men, who account for most (about 70 percent) of new infections each year.
Among all gay and bisexual men, HIV diagnoses trends varied by race/ethnicity:
HIV diagnoses among Black/African American gay and bisexual men remained stable.
HIV diagnoses among white gay and bisexual men decreased 19%.
HIV diagnoses among Hispanics/Latino gay and bisexual men increased 17%.
52% of HIV cases as of 2018 were diagnosed for people living in the Southern U.S. Region.
"In 1991, a group of artists came together to create a meaningful symbol at the height of the AIDS crisis—to show support and compassion for those with AIDS and their caregivers. These artists were a part of the Visual AIDS Artists' Caucus and what they created was titled "The Ribbon Project", better known today simply as the Red Ribbon." (The Red Ribbon Project - Visual AIDS)
New HIV Infections by Race and Transmission Group, 2010 vs. 2016
AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) - AFC mobilizes communities to create equity and justice for people living with and vulnerable to HIV or chronic conditions.
CALOR - provides holistic planning and coordination of health services to Latinos at risk of or living with HIV/AIDS and/or other disabilities, to empower them to live and work in the community.
Center on Halsted HIV & STI Testing - Testing is available on-site at the Center on Halsted in Boystown. It is free and fast, and typically available everyday between 8am-9pm.
Chicago House - Founded in 1985 during the height of the AIDS crisis, Chicago House initially served as a housing resource, and in most cases a hospice, for those living with HIV/AIDS. Today, the organization empowers people living with or vulnerable to HIV/AIDS through four mission-critical pillars, with the central purpose to lead healthy, dignified lives.
Illinois HIV Care Connect - A network of HIV testing, prevention, and care sites and organizations. Illinois HIV Care Connect is funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Project VIDA - A West Side Chicago-based organization. "Our mission is to improve quality of life and reduce health disparities in underserved communities by promoting self-empowerment and providing holistic health education and direct services."
Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) - Their vision: provide lifesaving care and far-reaching education to people affected by HIV that improves the quality of life of everyone we touch.