Tags: In honor of Black History Month and the upcoming Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we’re honoring Black figures lost to HIV.
Eazy-E was a pivotal figure in late-1980s hip hop and co-founder of N.W.A. After being diagnosed with HIV, he died from AIDS-related complications at just 30 years old.
Sylvester was a genre-defying singer known for his bold, androgynous style. He was a major force within disco, R&B, and soul. After losing his partner to HIV, Sylvester later became ill himself and died at age 41.
Reggie Williams was a pioneering HIV/AIDS activist who co-founded the National Task Force on AIDS Prevention. He continued his advocacy work until his death in 1999.
Lonnie Pitchford, known as the “last of the Mississippi Delta bluesmen,” Pitchford spent his life preserving and passing on the cultural history of the blues. He passed away at 43.
Today, HIV continues to disproportionately impact Black communities. Stigma, racism, and discrimination create both interpersonal and structural barriers to testing, treatment, and care—putting the lives of people of color at continued risk.
At Face to Face, we are committed to honoring the legacy of those we’ve lost by doing the work that saves lives today. That means providing access to free HIV testing, prevention tools, and support—especially for communities most impacted by HIV. \
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