Magic Johnson’s HIV Disclosure Helped to Shatter Stigmas. But 30 Years Later, Disparities in Treatment Remain. 7 minute read. Magic Johnson during Game Five of the 1991 NBA Finals on June 12 ...

When Earvin “Magic” Johnson revealed his HIV diagnosis to the world in 1991, not much was known about the immune disease and fear was high. Johnson didn’t know what his future would look ...

In his 2021 stand-up special The Closer, Dave Chappelle even joked about Magic Johnson’s winning battle with HIV in relation to his own symptom-free battle with coronavirus, saying, “I am the ...

When Earvin “Magic” Johnson revealed his HIV diagnosis to the world in 1991, not much was known about the immune disease and fear was high. Johnson didn’t know what his future would look ...

In a lengthy interview on CNN, Magic Johnson drew parallels between HIV and COVID-19 and lamented the impact both have on African-Americans.

Magic Johnson's oldest son, Andre Johnson. "They Call Me Magic." Ho and Dr. Anthony Fauci explain in the series that 1991 was a critical time for treating HIV and AIDS.

Magic Johnson announces his HIV diagnosis and retirement from the Lakers on Nov. 7, 1991, with NBA Commissioner David Stern and teammate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at his side.

Magic Johnson on his mission against HIV/AIDS 06:28. Magic Johnson became the face of HIV/AIDS 22 years ago when he announced to the world he would have to retire from the Los Angeles Lakers ...

Magic Johnson's illustrious NBA career took an unexpected turn in 1991 when he shocked the world after announcing he was HIV positive.Unsurprisingly, the devastating news put Johnson in the ...

Magic Johnson has been living with HIV for nearly 0 years and thanks to advances in medical science the disease is now more manageable than it was when he first revealed his diagnosis.

Magic Johnson stunned the nation Nov. 7, 1991, with an announcement that he tested HIV-positive and would be retiring from the NBA after 12 seasons. (Steve Dykes / Los Angeles Times) By Mark Heisler ...

When Earvin “Magic” Johnson revealed his HIV diagnosis to the world in 1991, not much was known about the immune disease and fear was high. Johnson didn’t know what his future would look ...