The stigma of HIV and AIDS has been all too prevalent, particularly in sports where athletes who have disclosed their HIV status have faced discrimination and misconceptions from the public.
The Worlds AIDS Museum and Educational Center in Fort Lauderdale recently hosted a reception for the opening of the new Sports and HIV/AIDS Exhibition, with portraits painted by local artist Djerlens Chery. The exhibition explores the intersection of sports and the HIV epidemic, highlighting the experiences, challenges and triumphs of individuals within the sports community affected by HIV.
“We are here to reduce the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS by providing access to themed exhibitions, like Sports and HIV, events, literature and films,” said Jessica Reimers, executive director of the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center. “Through this exhibit, we are utilizing art as a tool to inspire change, challenge misconceptions and generate thought-provoking conversation in the global narrative on HIV in sports.”
The World AIDS Museum is a 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to increase awareness and decrease the stigma of HIV/AIDS by DOCUMENTING the history of HIV/AIDS, REMEMBERING the people who suffered from this disease, EDUCATING people about HIV/AIDS, enlightening the world to this continuing tragedy, and empowering the survivors.
For more information, contact Jessica Reimers at [email protected], call (954) 390-0550 or visit https://worldaidsmuseum.org/.