The direct action group ACT UP was key to the fight against AIDS at the epidemic’s height, and its legacy informs present-day activism.
One of the most prominent and effective groups fighting for people with HIV or AIDS in the 20th century was the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, better known as ACT UP. Its confrontational tactics weren’t for everyone — some activists preferred to work within the system. But ACT UP made much progress, and some chapters are still active.
Source : Advocate
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