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Lesbian Blood Sisters of the HIV Crisis
Incredible story of solidarity from the heart of the AIDS crisis.
Why did 200 people queue to give blood in the San Diego summer heat on 16 July 1983?
During the AIDS crisis, many people living with HIV developed severe anaemia as a result of the disease and the treatments available at the time, leaving them dependent on regular blood transfusions. But where would the blood come from, especially with gay men being turned away from donating?
In this episode, we're exploring one of the most inspiring examples of solidarity between lesbians and gay men in modern history: the Blood Sisters.
This episode was edited by Tim Arstall. The producer was Sophie Gee. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.
