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Ignorance = fear, silence = death

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Three yellow stick figure people with the letter x in red on chest. Left one covering eyes, middle one ears, and right one mouth

Ignorance = fear, silence = death

In the 1980s and 90s, artist Keith Haring’s widely recognized figures championed AIDS education and compassion, what was then a new cause. Today, Haring's foundation continues to support AIDS organizations nationwide, including AIDS Project Los Angeles, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and Gay Men's Health Crisis.

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