The Forgotten Heroes Of The AIDS Crisis

This podcast episode, "Blindspot: The Plague in the Shadows," explores the early days of the HIV/AIDS crisis in New York City, focusing on overlooked or misunderstood events that continue to shape the present. It delves into the concept of blind spots, highlighting the marginalized communities whose stories and perspectives have been missing from the historical narrative of the epidemic. The episode also examines the early focus on gay and bisexual men, the lack of attention to other affected populations, and the devastating impact of the epidemic on children, women of color, and drug users. Through the personal stories of those involved, it emphasizes the importance of compassion, human connection, and the ongoing struggle to address the disparities in healthcare faced by marginalized communities.