ABC News contributor LZ Granderson disclosed his HIV-positive status to combat stigma and encourage help-seeking among queer Black men.

LZ Granderson, an ABC News contributor, revealed his HIV-positive status in a bid to reduce the stigma surrounding the virus. Despite over 1.2 million Americans living with HIV and modern medicine allowing for effective prevention and treatment, the stigma persists. Granderson, who has been living with HIV for years, hopes to encourage others, especially queer Black men, to seek help without shame and live healthy, productive lives.

June 26, 2024
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