Rae Lewis-Thornton was a trailblazing young professional when she first received her HIV diagnosis. Rather than hiding in shame and stigma, she boldly became the face of living with HIV. Today, Lewis-Thornton is an award-winning AIDS activist, continuing to lead the conversation and stress the importance of getting tested, getting into treatment, and staying in treatment. This is her story.
Rae Lewis-Thornton: Diva Living With AIDS
by Team BlackDoctor.org
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