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Name: Alice R.
Birth Date: June 16, 1924
Title;Guardian Angel of Life
HIV Diagnosis: Unknown -Date of Death: May 20, 2009
Getting an HIV test is a win-win situation.
If the results are negative - you win. You know to continue safe sex.
If the results are positive - you win. You know to seek treatment immediately.
African American - Detroit, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-AL-0088
Name A.M.
Birth Date: February 20, 1952
Title: A. A.
HIV Diagnosis: Unknown
"Stop HIV in the Black Community!"
African American -Detroit, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-AM-0080
Name: B. Wilson
Birth Date: March 7, 1946
Title: African Queen
HIV Diagnosis: Unknown
When asked what her doll would say if she could talk, Ms. Wilson replied "Nothing."
African American -Detroit, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-BW-0081
Name: Artence Rena Culver
Birth Date: January 10, 1965
Title: An American Woman
HIV Diagnosis: Unknown
"Social Security takes too long."
"Please heal me Jesus, Amen"
"Because I get too tired and feel too weak."
"And cure all the HIV and AIDS victims."
"And I still get depressed because I want all my music recorded."
"I don't want to be a failure God."
African American -Detroit, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-AR-0082
Name: Selvey E. Hall
Birth Date: 1959
Title: Angels Watching Over Me
HIV Diagnosis: March 1990
My sisters, love yourselves, believe in your instincts
And realize we can trust no one 100%
My risk factor was that I fell in love and trusted someone
With my life and failed to protect myself.
If you have apprehensions of your mate's sexuality - listen to your heart.
We are responsible for our own behaviour and choices in life.
African American- Pontiac, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-SE-0083
Name: Kathy Gerus-Darbison
Birth Date: December 7, 1957
Title: Bound
HIV Diagnosis: 12/8/1985-AIDS Diagnosis: 2/1992
She symbolizes all the important things and people who have made her what she is today.
She is naked, vulnerable. Except for the ever-present BIOHAZARD.
The wild, colorful hair represents her many moods, fears and feelings.
Her mouth speaks of AIDS Awareness.
Around her neck and shoulders are the people who love, support and nurture her.
In her arms she holds her daughter who has witnessed everything.
She is bound and tied by events of the past and present.
The bed signifies the place where HIV entered her life.
The red box is filled with her husbands ashes and bloodstone speaks of his hemophilia.
The mirror symbolizes the reflections of society.
Caucasian -Macomb, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-KA-0084
Name:Catherine Stephens
Birth Date: January 19, 1955
Title: Cat
HIV Diagnosis: Unknown
Please don't make the mistake I did.
Because it's good to be safe than sorry.
African American -Detroit, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-CA-0085
Name: E.E.
Birth Date: Unknown
Title: Goddess of Hope
HIV Diagnosis: 1998
I am a 40 year old African American female who became HIV infected through a sexual assault. I felt my world
had been destroyed and felt utterly alone. But through the love of my family and my faith in God and prayer I have
a better appreciation for Life.
I have learned that Life has lessons to be learned, but if you have not learned from them then Life can pass you
by. I have put trust in God that a cure will be found for HIV/AIDS. I also feel that God has some more tasks and
challenges he wants me to face before he calls me home. When he does call me home and ask what I have done
with my life... I can respond with great joy and gladness that I lived my Life to it's fullest.
That's the advice I give to my friends and family - Live Life to it's fullest!
Detroit, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-EE-0086
Name: Lorraine Washington
Birth Date: February 13, 1947
Title: Grace (for Gratitude)
HIV Diagnosis: January, 2001-Date of Death: November, 2005
Date of Death: November, 2005
Title: Grace (for Gratitude)
After being diagnosed 3 years ago, HIV positive. I needed help coping with my family. I was afraid, angry, lonely,
and depressed. I joined a women’s support group through Wellness AIDS Services, Inc. in Flint, Michigan. Feeling
as though you are the only one in the world who is going this makes matters worse. So they helped me by putting
me in touch with others in my same position and by keeping me up to date on helpful information about our
disease. Support groups can offer important help by allowing you to blow off steam in a safe place where others
have gone through what you are going through. And accept you without being critical.
Caucasian -Flint, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-LO-0087
MICHIGAN
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