In an exclusive interview with TUV Magazine, La’Deia Joyce opens up about her journey into HIV Activism, this is “Her Life, Her Story” to tell! In a world where there are very few Black women who embody the title “Modern-Day Activists, La’Deia is that fierce HIV advocate for Black women living positively with HIV.
LáDeia Joyce, MBA, is a Black woman of influence who thrives despite her HIV diagnosis. She is a speaker, writer, advocate, and activist. As the founder of The Positive Experience, her work and words have been featured in USA Today, Cosmopolitan, ABC News, Al Jazeera, The New York Times, and Insider Her Story with Jacque Reid. Joyce has been a featured speaker and panelist at Rolling Out Magazine’s Sisters with Superpowers, AHF Sister Talk with Cookie Johnson, and Grow with Google. Currently, she is a contributing writer for WebMD and has completed her essay for *Hood Wellness: Tales of Communal Care from People Who Drowned on Dry Land* by Tamela J. Gordon (Row House Publishing), released on June 18, 2024.
La’Deia Joyce (photo credit: Erica Dunlap Photography)
A dedicated member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, for twenty-five years, LáDeia’s educational foundation spans music industry business, communications, and marketing. Her essence is a dynamic blend of Memphis faith, Atlanta flair, and Brooklyn fire. LáDeia’s advocacy work, coupled with her personal and professional accomplishments, exemplifies her commitment to empowering marginalized communities and reshaping the narrative around HIV. Her story is one of resilience, courage, and unwavering dedication to making a difference, inspiring others to live authentically and passionately. https://www.ladeiajoyce.com/
A Survival Guide for LGBTQIA+ Folxs
Project 2025, designed by the Heritage Foundation, proposes policy changes that could significantly impact LGBTQIA+ individuals by rolling back rights and protections in various areas of life. If enacted, Project 2025 could limit anti-discrimination protections by reinterpreting the landmark Bostock v. Clayton County decision, which previously expanded employment protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Project 2025 seeks to restrict Bostock’s scope, potentially allowing workplace discrimination based on LGBTQIA+ status in hiring, firing, and other employment decisions, impacting the security of LGBTQIA+ workers across the board. Read More: https://issuu.com/theunleashedvoicemagazine/docs/tuvmag-novdec_2024
WHAT IS A SEROVERSARY?
Seroversary is the date of which one tested positive for HIV.
When I first heard the words “You are HIV positive baby,” I didn’t know what the future held. I felt a flood of emotions: fear, confusion, embarrassment, but most of all disappointment. _ Eddie Wiley
EDDIE WILEY
Well it’s ten years later, and I’m still out here using my voice and experience to support and uplift the community. I posted on social media that I wanted my 10th seroversary to serve as not only a milestone, but as a reminder that life with HIV is still full of possibilities. I wanted to tell others living with HIV that they are loved, that they can find joy again, that they are more than their HIV status. Every day, we are proof that thriving is possible, and we deserve to live boldly, with love and pride. Now get out here and thrive, baby! Read more https://issuu.com/theunleashedvoicemagazine/docs/tuvmag-novdec_2024
Holidays with Mixed Christmas
A Film by B. Danielle Watkins and Onyx Keesha a heartfelt holiday movie that premiered on Tubi on November 1st and will be available on Peacock starting December 1st. With holiday magic, Miami sunshine, and a blend of love, laughter, and surprises, Mixed Christmas offers a unique twist on festive celebrations that everyone can enjoy.
WORLD AIDS DAY FCTS!
According to HIV.gov, “the first World AIDS Day took place in 1988, providing a platform to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and honor the lives affected by the epidemic.”
As we dedicate this November-December issue to the countless individuals we’ve lost, we also dedicate ourselves to the ongoing fight against the HIV virus. May the life and legacy of those you love inspire a world where no one faces HIV alone, and where love and compassion fuel our commitment to health and humanity.
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