Episode 18 - HIV Discrimination & The U.S. Army (Ken Pinkela’s Story - Part 1)

My guest today has quite a story when it comes to HIV discrimination because his discrimination came directly from his employer, the United States military .  Ken Pinkela has been fighting this battle for over 10 years and is still, to this day, continuing to fight for his innocence.  So much was stripped from this man who gave his heart and soul to the job he loved so dearly.  You'll love Ken, he’s one of the kindest humans I know and I’m beyond honored to have him on my podcast to share his unforgettable story.

KEN'S LINKS:

Twitter: @kenpinkela & @seemeHIV

Instagram: @kenpinkela

Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Video (ft. Ken): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BQ581ZcvOY

Ken in Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/what-its-like-to-be-hiv-positive-in-the-military-120407/

Sero Project: www.seroproject.com - "Sero centers PLHIV leadership to end HIV criminalization, mass incarceration, racism and social injustice by supporting inclusive PLHIV networks to improve policy outcomes, advance human rights and promote healing justice"

Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Leigh (ie. Jennifer):

1. Pay at https://linktr.ee/PozJenn

2. DM me at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pozleigh

3. I will respond within an hour 🧡