The phrase “it takes a village” has been around forever. At this point, it has probably been used so many times that it deserves its own eye roll. But clichés become clichés for a reason. The idea is still true.

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For much of the public conversation, HIV has historically worn a male face. Gay men rightfully became the public image of the epidemic because they were devastated by it and led much of the early activism that forced governments and healthcare systems to respond. But they did not fight alone. Lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer women helped build care networks,