Their Stories Have Not Been Told

Researcher Aims to Share Experiences of African-American Women Living With HIV

Thurka Sangaramoorthy, an anthropologist and public health researcher, studies HIV disparities among African Americans and black immigrant groups primarily living in the southern United States. In a new project, she chronicles the lives of African-American women living with HIV in Prince George’s County, Md., in the hopes of bringing their often-ignored stories to light.

Sangaramoorthy is working on visualizing the women’s narratives through a series of photo essays and plans to eventually compile a book and exhibit highlighting their resilience in the face of adversity. Click on the image below to watch a video about her work:

five portraits of women interviewed by the researcher. Click to play video.

Published on Tue, Feb 12, 2019 - 10:48AM