🕯️ On This Day in LGBTQ+ History: January 29 ⚠️ January 29, 1987: The AIDS crisis deepens amid federal inaction in the United States By late January 1987, the AIDS epidemic was devastating LGBTQ+ co...

🕯️ On This Day in LGBTQ+ History: January 20 ⚠️ January 20, 1981: The AIDS crisis enters a period of federal neglect as a new administration takes office On January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan was inaug...

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In een wereld waarin maniakale mannen als Trump en Wilders het voor het zeggen hebben, kan iedereen die anders is of elders geboren is letterlijk een ziekte krijgen.

Michiel van Erp | regisseur: Als regisseur Michiel van Erp een film wil maken over een homoseksueel onderwerp, moet hij dat altijd „verdedigen”, zegt hij. Zijn nieuwe film gaat over de aidscrisis. „Onze generatie heeft dit verhaal heel slecht doorverteld. Door schaamte, maar ook doordat we genegeerd werden.”

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🕯️ On This Day in LGBTQ+ History: January 31 ⚠️ January 31, 1985: Discriminatory blood donation bans were firmly in place during the AIDS crisis By January 31, 1985, the US Food and Drug Administrat...

a short american history lesson starring the wierd bush senior doll i found and a trash can. #bush #burnnotice #aidscrisis ig

Steven Reigns' new poetry book, "Outliving Michael," honors a friend lost to AIDS and reminds us the crisis isn't over.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports on the return of the acclaimed play 'Cruise' to Sydney's Seymour Centre and Melbourne's Theatre Works in October 2026, following its 2025 premiere. The one-man show, written by Jack Holden and performed by Fraser Morrison, portrays 31 characters across the 1980s AIDS crisis, focusing on the intersection of queer nightlife, activism, and personal narratives. Morrison, who plays all roles, describes the production as a deliberate shift from passive sadness to 'anger, life force, joy, and passion' in depicting this historical period. The play features movement direction by Jeremy Lloyd, an HIV-positive artist who connects his personal experience with the historical narrative. Lloyd shares that he hid his HIV diagnosis from his parents for four years and relates the ongoing stigma around HIV to the need for open dialogue. The production also incorporates the perspective of LGBTQ+ icon Jonny Seymour, a Sydney DJ with three decades of experience, who notes parallels between the play's setting and contemporary queer nightlife. Director Sean Landis emphasizes the 'heart of the story' as a conversation between a young gay man working for an LGBTQ+ helpline and an older queer man who lived through the AIDS crisis in 1980s London. The play highlights how house music transformed the queer scene in London during that era. The production's creators stress the importance of honouring the historical tragedy of the AIDS crisis, noting that while HIV is now a manageable condition, the devastation it caused to the queer community remains significant. The show aims to balance celebration with historical recognition, avoiding a purely reverent or sad portrayal. Morrison explains that the production challenges the tendency to view the AIDS crisis through a passive lens, instead focusing on the 'activated time in history' when communities were actively fighting for survival. The play's return in October 2026 is part of a broader effort to keep these stories alive and relevant for contemporary audiences, particularly within the context of ongoing HIV awareness and LGBTQ+ rights advocacy. The production features a heightened score and reworked dance pieces, enhancing the immersive experience of the 1980s queer scene. The creators hope the play will encourage audiences to reflect on the past while recognizing the ongoing need for community support in nocturnal spaces that have historically served as safe havens for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Michiel van Erp | regisseur: Als regisseur Michiel van Erp een film wil maken over een homoseksueel onderwerp, moet hij dat altijd „verdedigen”, zegt hij. Zijn nieuwe film gaat over de aidscrisis. „On...