Episode Summary Stigma is the invisible mark on individuals targeted by fear and misinformation. This month on IN THE LIFE, we look at the power of stigma within our justice system and how the myths and fear that spread with the AIDS epidemic gave rise to laws criminalizing HIV transmission; and we meet researchers who consider stigma as a possible key link between … [Read more...] about December 2010: IN THE LIFE “The Cost of Stigma”
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IN THE LIFE Presents “Creating Solutions” in Commemoration of World AIDS Awareness Month
New York, NY December 1, 2009 -- IN THE LIFE, the only national public television series documenting the people and issues shaping the gay experience, commemorates World AIDS Awareness Month with CREATING SOLUTIONS, an episode dedicated to the scientists working tirelessly for a cure, the advocates speaking out about the stigma of HIV and AIDS, and the innovative approaches to … [Read more...] about IN THE LIFE Presents “Creating Solutions” in Commemoration of World AIDS Awareness Month
Nov 2009- An IN THE LIFE Special Presentation: Preacher’s Sons
(this particular special did not have a full episode on the YouTube channel for me to embed. Check In The Life's website for full episode- can be downloaded. link is at the bottom of this post.) Episode Summary... Over 500,000 children in the United States are in foster care. More than 100,000 children await adoption. Despite this growing need, four states restrict … [Read more...] about Nov 2009- An IN THE LIFE Special Presentation: Preacher’s Sons