Our role model Markus Volk passed away on Tuesday. We say thank you and will not forget Markus!
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Manny is an ambassador for this year's World Aids Day campaign. His face can currently be seen on posters, adverts and in a cinema commercial. In this blog, he tells us how this new awareness feels and how he has experienced the first four weeks.
The film musical "Leave It On The Floor" celebrates the queer ballroom scene in Los Angeles. a film review by Axel Schock.
Being alone in old age is a particularly difficult issue for gays. If you don't have a family of your own, housing projects offer good alternatives for homosexuals to have a social network around them.
Arif (29) has recently been infected with HIV. You can read about how he dealt with the diagnosis, how friends helped him and how the virus changed his life in this interview.
When Lothar Stilleke learnt that his employee Marcel was infected with HIV, his reaction was cool, confident and responsible. A fascinating interview.
Marcel is HIV-positive. He decided to be open about his illness and tell his boss and colleagues. He talks about his experiences in an interview.
Musician Elton John has written a book about his experiences with and commitment to fighting AIDS. A review by Axel Schock.
First political highlight at the Cologne CSD: Awarding of the compass pins at the gay reception.
The gay Jewish Holocaust survivor Gad Beck has died at the age of 89. His poignant life story was to be made into a film several times.
