Love Your Asian Body
Oftentimes, the only narratives of the HIV/AIDS epidemic that reach the mainstream seem to be grim stories of victimhood and isolation. But Eric C. Wat, an author and historian who studies Asian-American HIV/AIDS activism in Los Angeles, is recentering our attention on queer experiences of community, solidarity, and joy in the face of collective loss.
Video Interview
Audio-Only Version
The Book
Don't forget to support Eric's research by picking up a copy of his latest book, Love Your Asian Body: AIDS Activism in Los Angeles!
Next Week's Reading
Readings for next week's lesson with Rox Samer are available here.