The HIV & AIDS epidemic claimed countless lives in the 80s and 90s— and while it's still a devastating diagnosis, medical technology has made significant advancements in treating HIV. In the second video of our two-part series on HIV and...

The world is getting closer to achieving one of the most important public health goals of our time: eradicating HIV. And to do this, we won't even have to cure the disease. We simply have to stop HIV from being transmitted until...

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence reflect on the difficult and tragic years of the AIDS epidemic, recounting the pain of lossing friends. They express anger towards the government's handling of the crisis and the lack of support. They...

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is a group of gay, male, activist nuns. The group formed in the 80s out of frustration, joy, and dissatisfaction with the previous generation's approach to activism. In this video, some of the...

In 1991, Derek Jarman was the most prominent person in the UK living openly with HIV. He was outspoken, radical and unapologetically queer. In the eyes of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, he was the perfect antidote to Ian McKellen’s...

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence challenged societal stigmas and shame associated with being gay by offering an enthusiastic message of perpetual indulgence. In the late 80s and early 90s, during a time when discussions about...

This video intertwines personal narratives with the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States. It follows the experiences of individuals realizing and accepting their sexuality, set against the backdrop of the broader...

John reflects on rhis friendships and romantic relationships in the 1980s and 90s. He discusses the HIV and AIDS epidemic and the impact that had on many of his friends. John explains that friends were dying so quickly that he was not...