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HIV History - Doonesbury

2022/7/21
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This week we talk about a Pulitzer Prize winning cartoon strip that has been running for 51 years, Doonesbury. In particular we focus on Andy Lippincott and the story of his HIV diagnosis and death and how Doonesbury, cleverly, used humor to tackle HIV stigma.SourcesAndy Lippincott - Wikipedia) Gently Dishes Up Some Harsh Comments on AIDS | AP News)40 years of Doonesbury – That's How The Light Gets In (wordpress.com))Garry Trudeau - Wikipedia)Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for February 09, 2022 - GoComics) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy) for more information.