In this episode of "The Other Streets of Philadelphia," we follow Guy Weston, a Black and gay advocate during the HIV/AIDS pandemic. In his extensive background in public health, he worked closely with churches in the black community to help AIDS patients from marginalized backgrounds. We share his message and beliefs that the church was a valuable resource when dealing with such a crisis. Throughout this podcast, we intend to highlight Guy’s impressive career as he landed a reporting job for Philly gay news, which kickstarted his activism. Our hosts, Nathan and Emory, using a variety of sources, as well as Guy Weston’s oral history, are bringing on a journey of his life before working in AIDS prevention, activism, and his life after as a black man living in Philadelphia connected to the church. Our hosts make an attempt to contextualize the experiences of Guy Weston during the AIDS Pandemic.

Timecode Guide:

Series Intro [00:00 – 03:59]

Episode Intro [03:59 – 05:44]

Segment 1: AIDS in the Black Community [05:44 – 11:26]

Segment 2: Guy and the Church [11:26 – 16:58]

Segment 3: Activism and PGN [16:58 – 21:52]

Segment 4: Guy and Science [21:52 – 25:03]

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