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#Herstory
Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011)’s involvement in HIV/AIDS activism began in the 1980s. Compelled by radical compassion and bolstered by moral courage, she became the first globally recognized celebrity HIV and AIDS activist. This is
#Herstory
”As ignorance, fear, and prejudice fueled the emerging HIV/AIDS epidemic, Elizabeth could not remain quiet. Her unyielding conviction and passion raised hundreds of millions of dollars, changed the hearts and minds of a generation, and saved countless lives.
In 1985, Elizabeth chaired AIDS Project Los Angeles’ Commitment to Life fundraiser. At the same time, the disease struck close to home as her dear friend Rock Hudson died of AIDS. So began her tireless commitment to end the epidemic. Elizabeth co-founded The Found...