By Angela Bronner, BlackVoices.com
In 1999, a sensational story rocked the New York City area.
Dr. Neil Rzepkowski, an HIV expert says, "I think that Nushawn was in denial. When you're told something, a lot of people hear it and then it goes right out their consciousness."
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Stars of AIDS
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Arthur Ashe 1943-1993 - Tennis Star: Arthur Ashe was a phenomenal tennis player and a thoughtful humanitarian. Ashe received a tennis scholarship to UCLA in 1963, and by 1975 was the No. 1 tennis player in the world. He won three grand slam tournaments andchampioned social causes until his death. Today, the U.S. Open is played at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Greg Gibson, AP
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Freddie Mercury 1946-1991 - Queen's Star: Fredie Mercury was a British pop superstar and lead singer of the group, Queen, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Mercury, an Indian of Parsi descent, was a brilliant songwriter credited with iconic anthems such as "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Somebody to Love," and "We Are the Champions." Getty
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Eazy E 1963-1995 - Rap Star: Eazy-E (born Eric Lynn Wright) was one of the architects of gangsta rap and co-founder of record label Ruthless, which spawned the careers of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and Bone Thugs n Harmony. His first rap group, NWA, shot to famewith their raw lyrics and always courted controversy, especially with their hit, "F-k the Police." Retna
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Rock Hudson 1925-1985 - Hollywood Star: Rock Hudson was one of the most famous leading men of the 1950's and '60s, appearing in over 70 major motion pictures. He was also one of the first persons of prominence to announce that he had AIDS, bringing attention to what had previously been a little known disease. ZUMA Press
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Gene Anthony Ray 1962-2003 - Screen Star: Dancer and actor Gene Anthony Ray is best known as the corn-rowed street dude, Leroy, a dancer in 'Fame,' both the film and the TV series. Although not classically trained before appearing in the show, he did laterattend the real High School of the Performing Arts for a time. Retna Ltd.
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Ryan White 1971-1990 - Activist Star: Ryan White, a hemophiliac from Indiana is best known as a young AIDS activist who was expelled from his school because of his HIV status. The ensuing legal battle brought to the fore Ryan's prominence, but also prejudice, ignorance and the fact that AIDS does not discriminate. AP
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Willi Smith 1948-1987 - Style Star: Considered the most successful black fashion designer ever, this Philly native exploded on to the fashion scene in the late 1970s. Always an innovator, Smith won awards and was a savvy businessman. His company, WilliWear, was a unique industry fixture. Corbis
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Robert Mapplethorpe 1946-1989 - Photo Star: Robert Mapplethorpe was known for his highly stylized, striking black and white photos. He is probably most famous for his Generation X series of photos of mostly nude men, which sparked a debate over decency andgovernment funding of the arts. AP and The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation
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Sylvester 1947-1988 - Disco Star: As one of the first acclaimed and openly gay artists of the '70s, Sylvester James set the stage for future performers like RuPaul, the Pointer Sisters and the Weather Girls. Sylvester bridged the gap between cult followingand mass appeal with disco anthems such as 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' and 'Do You Wanna Funk.' Jeff Katz
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Liberace 1919-1987 - Candalabrum Star: Even Bugs Bunny knew of Wladziu Valentino Liberace, better known as Liberace, a classically trained pianist who entertained the masses with his ostentatious costumes and wit. He is known for his omnipresent candalabrum and the phrase, 'I wish my brother George were here.' AP
1. AIDS as a weapon? Well, why don't we just make intentionally spreading any disease that does not have cure a crime.
AIDS is terrible, but I doubt that this kind of law will ever come to fruition because I think people will then look for the same laws on things like herpes.
Seems like the women in this case barely knew him. Just nasty. I am not blaming the victim here, but people should know by now to protect themselves. They were equally responsible in my book.
Tiffany at 3:01PM on May 16th 2008