A new book honors the straight women who fought alongside. A short documentary about rae lewisthornton duration. Its a fair question given the fact that sex is one way to contract hiv, which also means it is one way to give hiv. Rae lewis thornton and sharon lund, who were both infected with aids in 1983, when the disease was a virtual death sentence, are still here, still fighting, still working to help other women avoid their fate. Do i still have sex is one of my most often asked questions. Rae lewis thornton was licensed as a baptist minister in july 2000 at fellowship missionary baptist church in chicago, illinois by the rev. Gorgeous, with a direct gaze, rae lewisthornton broadcast her status on the cover of essence, two weeks after telling her family. The politics of respectability by rae lewisthornton. Aids activist kicked out of delta sigma theta sorority, why. Feb 7, 2019 emmy award winning aids activist rae lewisthornton. Rae lewisthornton is raising funds for unprotected. Mar 10, 2016 rae lewis thornton has been living with hiv for more than 30 years.
An office blood drive changed rae lewisthorntons life forever. Rae lewisthornton is an emmy award winning aids activist. It was the spring of 1986 and at age 23, thornton was just starting her career as. This collection is comprised of knitted, crocheted and beaded items designed and hand crafted solely by rae lewisthornton. Rae lewisthornton, inc, is a hivaids prevention and education consulting firm. Rae lewis thornton, has delta sigma theta membership. Rae lewis thornton is an emmy award winning aids activist. Apparently, the claim of court documents published by radar online and other tabloid sites indicated that usher was allegedly diagnosed with herpes between 20092010. People were flocking to that bs zane garbage when she released her novels, but raes writing is soooo much better, realistic and it just pulls you in. The articles claim that in 2012 usher was allegedly sued by maya foxdavis and settled the case for over a million dollars. She rose to national acclaim when she told her story of living with hiv and aids in a cover story to essence magazine. It made me sad to see the nasty discourse among my people as well as the blogger add ins being made that were not confirmed by her nor verified. Rlt collection designs by rae lewisthornton by rlt2012 on etsy.
Rae lewisthornton has become a pioneer in social media as a way educate and challenge stigma around hivaids and to promote issues of health and wellness. Soror rae lewisthornton charlotte, nc engagement delta sigma theta. Rae lewisthornton speaking at walgreens corporate part 1. A short documentary about rae lewis thornton duration. The latest installment of our black history month series, our voices in the fight, features the story of rae lewisthornton, a woman who bravely disclosed her hivstatus in a 1994 essence magazine cover story and has since dedicated her life to tackling the stigma around hivaids. Rae lewis thornton will present the commencement address at northeastern illinois universitys commencement ceremony at 10 a. Join facebook to connect with rae lewis thornton and others you may know. Emotional roadblocks from my past have prevented its completion. It was 1994 when even white children with the virus like ryan. Even in the years when she was quite ill from aids acquired immunity deficiency syndrome, rae lewis thornton still visited high schools and colleges, educating young people about the disease. Rae lewisthornton will present the commencement address at northeastern illinois universitys commencement ceremony at 10 a.
In her honest, unsparing account of her challenges and triumphs with recurring diarrhea, she explains, im never going to quit, no matter how much i. Rae lewisthornton is an emmy award winning aids acti. Her memoir unprotected will be released in early 2016. Today, lewisthornton is an awardwinning aids activist, continuing to lead the conversation and stress the importance of getting tested, getting into. Rae lewis thornton speaking at walgreens corporate part 1 duration. A selection of articles, blog posts, videos and photos recommended by rae lewisthornton a group of 200 prominent black female democratic leaders and activists have signed a letter to former vice president joe biden calling on him to choose a. Rae lewis thornton generally travels from chicago, il, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or. Rae lewisthornton is an actress, known for a silent story and wgn morning news 1994. Rae lewisthornton is an emmy award winning aids activist and the first africanamerican woman to tell her story on a cover of a national publication, essence december 1994.
I literally couldnt stop reading, i was glued to my computer. Join facebook to connect with rae lewisthornton and others you may know. Rae lewis thornton is a long time hivaids activist. Every single thing that i have done for the last 15 months has been about the book. She received a master of divinity degree from mccormick theological seminary in june 2003 and was the recipient of. Rae lewisthornton speaks when actor charlie sheen said, im not living in that prison anymore i felt that deep in my soul.
From the halls of stanford university to the schools of inner city chicago, people are curious about sex and dating for those living with hiv. Rae lewisthornton is an emmy awardwinning aids activist, blogger, and author. Im sooooo excited the paperback edition of my 2nd book, the politics of respectability is here. Rae lewisthornton travels the country challenging stereotypes and myths around hivaids through both lectures and. I began rlt collection as line of fashion bracelets with aids awareness at the epicenter. Ive been wanting to write a book by my 50th birthday for at least the last eight. Rae lewis thornton acknowledged that she originally pulled this post because she was unsettled with the spirit that it had taken on.
She has been living with hiv for 29 years and aids for 20. Rae lewis thornton has been featured in countless magazines such as, glamour, othe oprah magazine, womans day, essence, jet, ebony, emerge, black excellence, heart and soul, woe, poz and the crisis, as well as, many newspaper outlets, such as the washington post, the chicago tribune and the chicago sun times, to name a few. Rae lewisthornton and sharon lund, who were both infected with aids in 1983, when the disease was a virtual death sentence, are still here, still fighting, still working to help other women avoid their fate. Feb 7, 2019 emmy award winning aids activist rae lewis thornton.
Rae lewisthornton has been featured in the following books. Jan 11, 2016 rae lewis thornton is an emmy awardwinning aids activist, blogger, and author. The face of aids by george e currynnpa special contributor chicago. The politics of respectability by rae lewisthornton goodreads. This may be true, but honestly im still trying to find a legitimate source. Rae lewisthornton was a trailblazing young professional when she first received her hiv diagnosis. Contact speakerbookingagency today at 18887525831 to book rae lewis thornton for a virtual event, virtual meeting, virtual appearance, virtual keynote speaking engagement, webinar, video conference or zoom meeting. This week, aids activist rae lewisthornton was inexplicably booted out of the delta sigma theta sorority for reasons that dont make a lot of sense to me. She received a master of divinity degree from mccormick theological seminary in june 2003 and was the recipient of the arthur hays fellowship in church history. A selection of articles, blog posts, videos and photos recommended by rae lewisthornton a group of 200 prominent black female democratic leaders and activists have signed a letter to former vice president joe biden calling on him to choose a black woman as his vicepresidential nominee. She rose to national acclaim when she told her story of living with hivaids in a cover story to essence magazine.
He said, rae, i loved you before aids and i love you after aids and then we prayed, lewisthornton recalled. Her bracelets can be seen on the wrist of celebrities as sheryl lee ralph, phadrea parks, dionne warwick, kim coles, and judge glenda hatchett. Ladies, thank you so much for speaking with us and good luck to you both. Rather than hiding in shame and stigma, she boldly became the face of living with hiv. Rlt collection is a line of handcrafted accessories by emmy award winning aids activist rae lewisthornton. Feb 07, 2019 rae lewisthornton is an emmy award winning aids activist. This collection is comprised of knitted, crocheted and beaded items designed and hand crafted solely by rae lewis thornton. May 25, 2012 rae lewis thornton is an emmy award winning aids activist and the first africanamerican woman to tell her story on a cover of a national publication, essence december 1994. Feb 17, 2015 for rae lewis thornton, gi issues are nothing new. She is the first africanamerican woman to tell her story of living with aids in a cover story for a national magazine.
Rae lewisthornton principal rae lewisthornton, inc. Even in the years when she was quite ill from aids acquired immunity deficiency syndrome, rae lewisthornton still visited high schools and colleges, educating young people about the disease. The politics of respectability and amazing grace letters along my journey. Dealing with trauma of sexual violence when its in the headlines everyday. December 1 also marks the day lewisthornton releases her third and latest book, unprotected. See more ideas about aids awareness and living with hiv. Finally, a sense of calm came over lewisthornton after she shared her deepest secret. In her honest, unsparing account of her challenges and triumphs with recurring diarrhea, she. Lewisthornton took a deep breath and looked directly at jackson. Rae lewis thornton was a trailblazing young professional when she first received her hiv diagnosis. Chile she needs to write not just one novel, but several. The year before that, a young, 23yearold rae lewisthornton was notified of being hivpositive after donating blood to the red cross, although she was infected in 1983. Deltas, black women, love, power and respect posted by anna renee on 05072012 there was a mash up between the honorary delta rae lewisthornton and.
First, you all sent me to bali, for which i will be forever grateful. Rae lewis thornton has been living with hiv for more than 30 years. With aids, memoir, rae lewisthornton, unprotected a. Rae lewis thornton speakers bureau and booking agent info. In the last 20 years rae has traveled worldwide in an unending crusade challenging stereotypes and mythes around hivaids. Rae lewisthornton is an emmy award winning aids activist and the first. Rae lewisthornton has been living with hivaids more than half of her life. Rae lewisthornton author of the politics of respectability. Emmy award winning aids activist rae lewisthornton rose to national acclaim when she told her story of living with aids in a cover story for essence magazine. I thought that she would never live to see 50 years of age.
Tea with rae, rlt reads, an online book club, rlt collection, a line of fashion bracelets designed and handcrafted by rae and exclusive at her webstore. Delta sigma thetas disrespect for aids activist hardly. Book rae lewis thornton for your next event interested in booking rae lewis thornton for a virtual meeting. In the past twenty two years, she has traveled worldwide in an unending crusade in the fight against hivaids. Today, lewis thornton is an awardwinning aids activist, continuing to lead the conversation and stress the importance of getting tested, getting into. Deltas, black women, love, power and respect you are leaders. Each evening my mother and i would find a spot in the living room with a cup of tea and a book. Dec 01, 2014 rae lewis thornton is an emmy award winning aids activist. Tea began as medicine and morphed into a beverage of choice.
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