Abstract
The voices, unique cultural perspectives, and experiences of African Americans typically are not heard in HIV-related professional or popular discourse. This interpretive study, based on observations of and interviews with 27 African Americans, articulates the experiences, concerns, and challenges of African American gay males as they come to terms with an HIV/AIDS diagnosis. Participants perceive their HIV status exacerbates the multiple forms of oppression which challenge their survival. Many feel estranged from established support for African Americans, gay males, and persons living HIV/AIDS. Individual profiles documents the strengths and cultural traditions, such as resiliency, spirituality, unity and collective responsibility, which enable them to survive in the context of an oppressive society. Participants challenge current and potential support systems to respond with greater compassion, respect, and dignity.
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