Today is World AIDS Day. The epidemic began in 1981, when the CDC reported an unusual pneumonia. The federal response was slow, silent and highly stigmatized. Since then the virus has killed more than 40 million people.

<p>Today is World AIDS Day. The epidemic began in 1981, when the CDC reported an unusual pneumonia. The federal response was slow, silent and highly stigmatized. Since then the virus has killed more than 40 million people.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>