Human Interest

The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful, and (HIV) Positive

Marvelyn Brown

About the Program

According to the Center for Disease Control, HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death for African-American women aged 25-34.  Marvelyn Brown recounts her diagnoses as HIV Positive at the age of 19 and what she felt was the subsequent alienation by her family and community.  Ms. Brown, now 24 years old, works with HIV/AIDS awareness groups to educate people about the disease.  This event was hosted by Davis Kidd Booksellers in Nashville.

About the Authors

Marvelyn Brown

Marvelyn BrownMarvelyn Brown currently works with several HIV/AIDS awareness groups. Ms. Brown is the CEO and HIV Consultant for Marvelous Connections, a consulting firm.
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Past Airings

  • Saturday, July 4th at 12:15am (ET)
  • Friday, July 3rd at 12:15pm (ET)
  • Sunday, December 28th at 6am (ET)
  • Saturday, December 27th at 8:45am (ET)
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