Talking HIV

Stigma and discrimination are fueling the HIV epidemic in the Caribbean. In Jamaica, those living with HIV often face social isolation and harassment. Stigma also stops at-risk people from seeking information on prevention and testing, altering their sexual behavior, and accessing counseling, support groups and treatment. In this video, Kwame Dawes talks about HIV-related stigma with people living with the disease and those at risk of contracting HIV. An extended essay by Kwame Dawes on HIV/AIDS in Jamaica is featured in the Spring 2008 issue of the Virginia Quarterly Review: www.vqronline.com A synthesis of video, photographs, poetry and music, all inspired by Kwame's reporting in Jamaica, can be found on the interactive site: www.livehopelove.com Credits: Special Correspondent Kwame Dawes Co-Producers Nathalie Applewhite Stephen Sapienza Videographers Nathalie Applewhite Doug Gritzmacher Stephen Sapienza Production Assistants Janeen Heath Chris Thompson Glendon Asphal Darren Scott Produced by Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting