In a time when the LGBTQ+ community was ignored by the government, this legend spearheaded a movement to get affordable, life-saving medication for people with HIV/AIDS.

Hosted by Hamilton’s Javier Muñoz, ‘Legendary’ is a series that features interviews with LGBTQ+ trailblazers who were at the forefront of history, fighting for and shaping the LGBTQ+ community into what it is today.

Thanks to an array of trailblazers — who achieved historic wins like Marriage Equality, the treatment for HIV hitting the market, and the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the future looks bright for the LBGTQ+ community.

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The Life-Saving Legacy of HIV/AIDS Activist Peter Staley
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