Still, Kennedi doesn’t view that diagnosis as the end of her story; she sees it as the beginning. “HIV saved my life,” she says now, without hesitation.
MadameNoire breaks down three common myths about HIV that persist today. Together, let's uncover the truth behind the stigma.
When you see a doctor, they’ll run dozens of tests without you asking – but if you want an HIV test, you have to ask.
As per his latest interview, Billy Porter opened up about being diagnosed HIV-positive over a decade ago. The Emmy-nominated Pose actor candidly detailed how the societal and personal shame surrounding his status spurred him to keep the condition a secret from his friends, family, and the world for all this time.