HIV/AIDS | Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast

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8 ай бұрын

In this week's riveting episode of @BlackQueerTownHall, brace yourself for an unfiltered exploration of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The vivacious @MissPeppermint247 and the incomparable Bob the Drag Queen embark on a heartfelt journey, bringing you stories of resilience and courage from those who have weathered the storm. Glen Hill, a 71-year-old who's navigated 38 years of living with HIV, joins the podcast to reflect on the harrowing impact of the AIDS Crisis on his LA community and the profound ways he's devoted himself to both the HIV and sober communities. Joining this candid conversation is Bob the Drag Queen's Uncle Steve, who shares his own poignant experience with HIV/AIDS and the boundless love and hope he's shared with others. And finally, Robert Evans (@robbsway86) opens up about the personal shame he had to conquer after his diagnosis at 19 and the transformative work he's undertaken within queer spaces since. Get ready for an episode that's as raw as it is inspiring, as these powerful voices shed light on a topic that's shaped their lives and the queer community at large.
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@ericao1565 8 ай бұрын

I’m a simple woman, I see Uncle Steve in the thumbnail; I click

@colinkelly8122 8 ай бұрын

Literally

@bruna.dossantos 8 ай бұрын

Never forget the ones we lost in the 80's and 90's 💔

@Arcannabis 8 ай бұрын

I remember when I came out, my stepfather told me that I was going to end up dying in a hospital bed, wasting away from AIDS. This was 2002- that shit has stuck with me for 21 years, even after he took his own life from alcoholism/depression.

@veraperi9382 8 ай бұрын

I'm now living my best life after getting rid of HIV . Thank you Dr Abiola for being the best doctor for me. Thanks for providing a permanent cure for my infection

@Thefreequincy 8 ай бұрын

Wow what a story, bless you ❤

@DravenUrei 7 ай бұрын

See, you probably better than me. I would have been at his grave like "Look where I'm at. Now look where you at. Hold that L, pops." I'm vindictive though.

@Tomy_Yon 8 ай бұрын

Hello. I made my journalist thesis about The White Ravens in 1998. It's a Belgian organization that provides information and services to the hiv/aids community. The subject wasn't approved yet, but I had already interviewed dozens of people and gathered hundreds of pages of information in the two years before that the school couldn't really disapprove anymore. It was still a very sensitive issue, and me talking to hiv/aids patients was very hush hush. I graduated and after my studies I became an active member of lgbtqa+ organizations and still talk to people about the hazards of unprotected intercourse and drug use in the community. Big hug from me. Thank you for sharing your love and life with us. ❤

@veraperi9382 8 ай бұрын

I'm now living my best life after getting rid of HIV . Thank you Dr Abiola for being the best doctor for me. Thanks for providing a permanent cure for my infection

@Jamiesaurus_Art 8 ай бұрын

My uncle Carl ❤ had AIDS but controlled it with meds and lived an amazingly full life. He passed away in a car accident, but one of his passions was his cars (a passion I also shared with him) and traveling all over the place. He drove all over the USA in classic car clubs, art car parades, burning man when it was still good. I remember him fondly every day and I recall when he passed (late night accident on a winding forest highway) thinking he probably preferred that to getting any sicker. Miss him every day and thankful for the amazing community that kept him happy and healthy for as long as they could. They would come over and give him massages with cbd oils, inject his meds as needed, dance and sing &smoke weed with him. Lol. He had the best group of friends. ❤ ETA: he died at 54 and was diagnosed in the 90s.

@veraperi9382 8 ай бұрын

I'm now living my best life after getting rid of HIV . Thank you Dr Abiola for being the best doctor for me. Thanks for providing a permanent cure for my infection

@joiuigi 8 ай бұрын

that’s my cousin Robbie!! this was so cool to watch, i’m so grateful to come from such a badass, black and queer family!! 🖤 we rock

@veraperi9382 8 ай бұрын

I'm now living my best life after getting rid of HIV . Thank you Dr Abiola for being the best doctor for me. Thanks for providing a permanent cure for my infection

@nickneuharth 8 ай бұрын

Thank y’all for speaking on this. The stigma still exists ❤❤❤❤

@veraperi9382 8 ай бұрын

I'm now living my best life after getting rid of HIV . Thank you Dr Abiola for being the best doctor for me. Thanks for providing a permanent cure for my infection

@bee3589 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Peppermit and Bob for yet another amazing video. I love you both and what you do with "town hall" is such important work. thanks for keeping us educated on those topics and use your platform in such a positive way ❤❤❤

@veraperi9382 8 ай бұрын

I'm now living my best life after getting rid of HIV . Thank you Dr Abiola for being the best doctor for me. Thanks for providing a permanent cure for my infection

@edreid7872 8 ай бұрын

That opening statement was absolutely true.. When you were diagnosed during the 80s and 90s, you would most likely die as there was no medical intervention.. Everyone I knew passed..

@veraperi9382 8 ай бұрын

I'm now living my best life after getting rid of HIV . Thank you Dr Abiola for being the best doctor for me. Thanks for providing a permanent cure for my infection

@ericktapia5570 8 ай бұрын

I love u bob and peppermint ❤

@hilarious909 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for having this topic

@ickygoonz 8 ай бұрын

thank you this mean so much i cant express

@McSwift0421 8 ай бұрын

Can't believe I'm just learning you have a podcast but I'm def binging all of this and can't wait. Thanks for all you do for us.

@bunnyfrosting1744 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! ❤

@KawaiiEllimist 8 ай бұрын

Such an important resource for everyone to educate themselves, thank you for this and all your hard work 💖

@veraperi9382 8 ай бұрын

I'm now living my best life after getting rid of HIV . Thank you Dr Abiola for being the best doctor for me. Thanks for providing a permanent cure for my infection

@wildfire887 8 ай бұрын

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist I can tell you Mr. Glenn is a medical miracle. To become undetectable without any medication is amazing. He better be getting paid for his time by all the studies he is participating in.

@Dan_Letters 8 ай бұрын

Seriously I always enjoy this podcast and has been very insightful. Especially this one which I think everyone could benefit from hearing. Thanks for sharing 😊

@veraperi9382 8 ай бұрын

I'm now living my best life after getting rid of HIV . Thank you Dr Abiola for being the best doctor for me. Thanks for providing a permanent cure for my infection

@Flaceee 8 ай бұрын

As a former sexual health educator + tester, I love the discussion and destigmatization surrounding HIV/AIDS 🫶🏻

@montrayjones1947 8 ай бұрын

When I was studying in health care, students doubled as each others patients. I would always announce I am hiv+, to increase awareness. Your patient may/may not know their status, so treat everyone with excellent care!❤

@veraperi9382 8 ай бұрын

I'm now living my best life after getting rid of HIV . Thank you Dr Abiola for being the best doctor for me. Thanks for providing a permanent cure for my infection

@missraeannanicolehanes 8 ай бұрын

Bob and Pep Pep Peppermint! I love you queens!!!! Xoxoxoxo

@JustMayari 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I had an uncle who died of AIDS. The only gay uncle I had, and he was fabulous ofc.

@veraperi9382 8 ай бұрын

I'm now living my best life after getting rid of HIV . Thank you Dr Abiola for being the best doctor for me. Thanks for providing a permanent cure for my infection

@codyroulo1958 8 ай бұрын

Great job Boberta Tinkle

@kingizzachode5155 8 ай бұрын

Glennnnnn ❤

@Omarconcepts 8 ай бұрын

This vaccine 💉 education 💕💕💕

@Nyli. 8 ай бұрын

1:07:15 song goes "allouette, gentille alouette, allouette je te plumerai" which translates to "lark bird, nice lark bird, I will pluck your feathers " and then you list the part of the body "je te plumerai la tête " (I'll pluck your head)... it weird how children songs don't really make sense. Oh, and "frère Jaques" is just brother Jake. Like the clerical title. Now why on earth do you guys know those french songs is the real mystery. Anyways, thank you for coming to my... french lesson

@felipeste2765 8 ай бұрын

Hellena Malditta from drag race brasil shared her HIV story with us this season.

@veraperi9382 8 ай бұрын

I'm now living my best life after getting rid of HIV . Thank you Dr Abiola for being the best doctor for me. Thanks for providing a permanent cure for my infection

@lydsantanafamily4052 8 ай бұрын

Oouu pepp i see you with the weight loss sis you looking good! I love you guys so much xoxo

@sndsd4311 8 ай бұрын

great content, wish you also bring some (black/brown/trans/queer/) scientist!

@lunabellsprout 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@jaimereyes6288 8 ай бұрын

Antigen. Not antibody. Oof. I just wished that guy let bob speak as he’s reading it from a source.

@lydelljohnson8880 8 ай бұрын

Is it me, or it seems like the volume for this segment is on "low as hell!"HEADPHONE in and I still xan not hear them. This is beyond ridiculous!Bob started this segment out mumbling and whispering and the first speak seems like he mumbling too. My volume is up at times highest point. You got to be serious. Foreal? And I know so am not going crazy! I KNOW I am not going crazy. PLEASE FIX THIS AND DO VETTER WITH THE AUDIO ABD BOB PLEASE TALK LIKE YOU WANT TO DO THIS SEGMENT! THANK YOU KINDLY!

@jelilibarakat3173 8 ай бұрын

Just like yesterday everything is felling into place❤️with the help of Dr emuakhe our community is safe once again,our kids don't have to fear HIV aids, Herpes, HPV, tumor and other sickness any more.We appreciate your efforts in curing most deathly disease, keep up the good work sir.

@Dan_Letters 8 ай бұрын

Wow Bob, that Wikipedia pic 😅. We need to find a way to change that