Our Dad, Our Hero
The Asaro siblings became firefighters to honor their father, one of many heroes who died on 9/11.
We're Helping the Planet!
Fifth-graders in California started a program
to reduce waste in their school’s cafeteria.
to reduce waste in their school’s cafeteria.
Dino Highway
Experts have long known that an area of Bolivia is filled with dinosaur footprints. Bolivia is a country in South America. But no one knew how many—until now.
An Act of Courage
On March 2, 1955, Claudette Colvin was sitting on a crowded bus in Montgomery, Alabama. The 15-year-old was on her way home from hanging out with friends after school.
Happy Third Graders Day!
What if there were a holiday to celebrate third-graders? That’s what Karen Wadena wondered.
Game Changers
Lucius “Too Tall” Winston is up in the stands, more
than 50 feet from the basketball hoop on the court. With his back to the hoop, Winston launches the ball over his head. SWISH, it goes right in! The crowd erupts in cheers.
than 50 feet from the basketball hoop on the court. With his back to the hoop, Winston launches the ball over his head. SWISH, it goes right in! The crowd erupts in cheers.
A Voice for the People
POZ readers were first introduced to Texas State Representative Venton Jones (D–Dallas) in January 2015 as the subject of the magazine’s Heroes page. Back then, he was a 31-year-old HIV advocate working in Washington, DC, seeking to make a difference for Black gay men through public policy.
Helping the Hungry
Leo Bonilla feels lucky that his family’s kitchen is always filled with food. That’s why the 11-year-old from Algonquin, Illinois, has made it his mission to help people who are less fortunate.
The Fight Continues
In 2016, Jesse Milan Jr. made history by becoming the first Black gay man to lead AIDS United. After nine years at the helm and over 40 years of HIV advocacy, Milan retired in July, the same month he turned 69.
Looking to the Future
In July, after 10 years at AIDS United, Carl Baloney Jr. stepped into a new and very important role. He succeeded Jesse Milan Jr. as president and CEO of the HIV organization, becoming the second Black gay man to hold the post.
Honoring Heroes
Early last year, Nicholas Pinkerton discovered a
big problem. The graves of many veterans near his hometown of Spring Branch, Texas, were covered in weeds. Some of the gravestones had sunk into the ground. Nicholas couldn’t believe it.
big problem. The graves of many veterans near his hometown of Spring Branch, Texas, were covered in weeds. Some of the gravestones had sunk into the ground. Nicholas couldn’t believe it.
This Rock Is From Mars!
Believe it or not, someone recently paid more than $5 million for a rock. But this is no ordinary rock. It’s the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth! It sold at an auction in New York City in July.
Man Versus Lion
It’s a common scene in movies about ancient Rome: A gladiator fights a ferocious beast in the center of a packed arena.
Climbing for Heroes
On September 11, Karli Buhr plans to pay tribute to first responders in a special way. The 11-year-old from Thatcher, Arizona, will take part in a memorial stair climb. Events like this honor the emergency workers who sacrificed their lives to help others on September 11, 2001.
A Rare Find
In 1946, officials at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, bought a copy of a famous document called the Magna Carta. They paid less than $28 for it. But the document is likely worth millions of dollars. Why? It’s not a replica—it’s one of only seven originals left in the world!
Dino Highway
In 2023, Gary Johnson was working in a quarry in Oxfordshire, England. While digging up clay, he felt unusual bumps in the ground. Researchers took a closer look and made a remarkable discovery. In January, they
announced that the bumps were part of a “dinosaur highway” with about 200 dino footprints.
announced that the bumps were part of a “dinosaur highway” with about 200 dino footprints.
Be the Light
Bridgette Picou, LVN, ACPLN, knows what it’s like to advocate for oneself in medical spaces. Diagnosed with HIV in 2012, the 52-year-old vocational nurse from Inglewood, California, uses her unique perspective to help bridge the communication gap between women living with HIV and clinicians.
Changing the HIV Narrative
In July 2024, six straight men served as panelists on a Zoom webinar hosted by The Reunion Project, a nonprofit founded by and for long-term survivors. They shared their journey of living with HIV, specifically as straight men with the virus who have felt forgotten and unheard.
It's Time for a Parade!
On November 28, more than 3.5 million people are expected to line the streets of New York City. They’ll look up to see Spider-Man, SpongeBob SquarePants, and other popular characters floating overhead. The giant balloons will be the biggest attractions in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Breaking HIV Stigma Through Comedy
When stand-up comedian Andy Feds hits the stage wearing one of his many fedoras, his audience is usually surprised by what comes next. The 31-year-old Las Vegas resident kicks off his set by sharing something very personal. He announces that he was born with HIV.
Honoring Veterans
It was 2021. Valerie Krieger wanted to thank the men and women of the U.S. military. So she had her students write letters to veterans. This was the beginning of a program called Operation SAVE. Students have become pen pals with military service members. Many have become friends.
Uniting the Colonies
On September 5, 1774, a group of men gathered in secret in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was no ordinary meeting—it was an important step toward America’s independence.
Standing Tall
On November 3, 2014, the tallest skyscraper in the U.S. opened in New York City. For many Americans, the 104-story One World Trade Center is more than a skyscraper. It represents hope after one of the darkest days in our nation’s history.
The Unexpected HIV Advocates
World AIDS Day 2023 was very special for best friends Ciarra “Ci Ci” Covin and Masonia Traylor. That was the day the film Unexpected premiered, introducing these two exceptional women living with HIV to the world. The 22-minute documentary about Black women living with HIV in the South was produced by Emmy-winning actress and advocate Sheryl Lee Ralph.
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