Change the Pattern: The AIDS Quilt Travels the South with Purpose

Today, hear a special preview episode from the Queer News podcast! The South comprises 38% of the U.S. population but it represents over half, yes over half at 52% of all new HIV diagnoses. Let me drop another stat on you. Out of the 17 states defined as being in the South by the U.S. Census; 13 of them have HIV-Specific Criminal Laws or Statutes on the books & 11 of them have actually prosecuted people for living with HIV. HIV Criminalization is still real. I’m sharing these stats because you need to know. I didn’t know and we must change the pattern. Join the QCrew & Support the Queer News podcast https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT.  We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn on Twitter: @annadeshawn. Interested in advertising? Check out our packages here, https://bit.ly/3ohYXAw  Podcast Editing by Xperience J of Shhh! Jus’ Listen Media (www.instagram.com/xperiencejay/)