{"id":4087,"date":"2024-11-20T12:47:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T18:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/?p=4087"},"modified":"2024-11-20T13:07:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T19:07:41","slug":"hiv-southern-us-advocacy-ladeia-joyce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/20\/hiv-southern-us-advocacy-ladeia-joyce\/","title":{"rendered":"La&#8217;Deia Joyce is Leading the HIV Fight for Black Women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an exclusive interview with TUV Magazine, La&#8217;Deia Joyce opens up about her journey into HIV Activism, this is &#8220;Her Life, Her Story&#8221; to tell! In a world where there are very few Black women who embody the title &#8220;Modern-Day Activists, La&#8217;Deia is that fierce HIV advocate for Black women living positively with HIV.<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L\u00e1Deia 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&#8217;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.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladeiajoyce.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4089\" src=\"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LaDeia-Joyce--224x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LaDeia-Joyce--224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LaDeia-Joyce--766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LaDeia-Joyce--768x1026.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LaDeia-Joyce--1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LaDeia-Joyce--1532x2048.jpg 1532w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LaDeia-Joyce--314x420.jpg 314w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LaDeia-Joyce--640x855.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LaDeia-Joyce--681x910.jpg 681w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LaDeia-Joyce--scaled.jpg 1915w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;La&#8217;Deia Joyce&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(photo credit: Erica Dunlap Photography)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dedicated member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, for twenty-five years, L\u00e1Deia&#8217;s educational foundation spans music industry business, communications, and marketing. Her essence is a dynamic blend of Memphis faith, Atlanta flair, and Brooklyn fire. L\u00e1Deia&#8217;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.&nbsp;https:\/\/www.ladeiajoyce.com\/&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>A Survival Guide for LGBTQIA+ Folxs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4090\" src=\"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Shame-Face-Statue-of-Liberty-300x293.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Shame-Face-Statue-of-Liberty-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Shame-Face-Statue-of-Liberty-430x420.jpg 430w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Shame-Face-Statue-of-Liberty.jpg 534w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bostock v. Clayton County<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> decision, which previously expanded employment protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Project 2025 seeks to restrict Bostock\u2019s 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\u200b. <strong>Read More:<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/theunleashedvoicemagazine\/docs\/tuvmag-novdec_2024\">https:\/\/issuu.com\/theunleashedvoicemagazine\/docs\/tuvmag-novdec_2024&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>WHAT IS A SEROVERSARY?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Seroversary is the date of which one tested positive for HIV.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>When I first heard the words \u201cYou are HIV positive baby,\u201d I didn\u2019t know what the future held. I felt a flood of emotions: fear, confusion, embarrassment, but most of all disappointment<\/em>. _<em> Eddie Wiley<\/em>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4091\" src=\"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eddie-Wiley-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eddie-Wiley-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eddie-Wiley-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eddie-Wiley-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eddie-Wiley-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eddie-Wiley-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eddie-Wiley-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eddie-Wiley-681x1022.jpg 681w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eddie-Wiley.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>EDDIE WILEY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well it\u2019s ten years later, and I\u2019m still out here using my voice and experience to support and uplift the community. I posted on social media that I wanted my 10<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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! <strong>Read more<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/theunleashedvoicemagazine\/docs\/tuvmag-novdec_2024\">https:\/\/issuu.com\/theunleashedvoicemagazine\/docs\/tuvmag-novdec_2024<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Holidays with&nbsp;<\/b><b><i>Mixed Christmas<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>A Film by B. Danielle Watkins and Onyx Keesha <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a heartfelt holiday movie that premiered on Tubi on&nbsp;<\/span><b>November 1st<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;and will be available on&nbsp;<\/span><b>Peacock<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;starting&nbsp;<\/span><b>December 1st<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With holiday magic, Miami sunshine, and a blend of love, laughter, and surprises,&nbsp;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixed Christmas<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;offers a unique twist on festive celebrations that everyone can enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4092\" src=\"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-13-Holidays-with-Mixed-Christmas-Flyer-215x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-13-Holidays-with-Mixed-Christmas-Flyer-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-13-Holidays-with-Mixed-Christmas-Flyer-734x1024.jpg 734w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-13-Holidays-with-Mixed-Christmas-Flyer-768x1071.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-13-Holidays-with-Mixed-Christmas-Flyer-1101x1536.jpg 1101w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-13-Holidays-with-Mixed-Christmas-Flyer-301x420.jpg 301w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-13-Holidays-with-Mixed-Christmas-Flyer-640x893.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-13-Holidays-with-Mixed-Christmas-Flyer-681x950.jpg 681w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-13-Holidays-with-Mixed-Christmas-Flyer.jpg 1468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>WORLD AIDS DAY FCTS! <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to HIV.gov, \u201cthe 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.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4093\" src=\"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-17-World-Aids-Day-Flyer-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-17-World-Aids-Day-Flyer-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-17-World-Aids-Day-Flyer-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-17-World-Aids-Day-Flyer-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-17-World-Aids-Day-Flyer-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-17-World-Aids-Day-Flyer-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-17-World-Aids-Day-Flyer-640x1138.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-17-World-Aids-Day-Flyer-681x1211.jpg 681w, https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pg.-17-World-Aids-Day-Flyer.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we dedicate this November-December issue to the countless individuals we\u2019ve 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.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Want to be featured in TUV Magazine? If so, please contact us at info@tumag.com and follow us on all social media platforms @tuvmagazine<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an exclusive interview with TUV Magazine, La&#8217;Deia Joyce opens up about her journey into HIV Activism, this is &#8220;Her Life, Her Story&#8221; to tell! In a world where there are very few Black women who embody the title &#8220;Modern-Day Activists, La&#8217;Deia is that fierce HIV advocate for Black women living positively with HIV. 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