Paris Jackson shares 5 tips for HIV/AIDS awareness
As a foundation ambassador
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CELEBRITY Paris jackson
Actress, model, and activist, Paris Jackson is working to bring awareness to the spread of HIV, the virus that goes on to cause AIDS. As the daughter of Michael Jackson and goddaughter of Elizabeth Taylor, Jackson was born a celebrity, and feels a responsibility for social justice. In an article published in Teen Vogue, Jackson wrote, "I’m trying to use my celebrity as a platform to illuminate a social issue that has faded from the spotlight." The 20-year-old celebrity was recently an ambassador for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation during the Global Citizen Live event.
Check out Paris Jackson's list of 5 tips to stay informed and safe:
1. Get educated about HIV/AIDS and learn the facts.
2. Shop for a cause.
3. GTFO (get tested f***ing often): If you’re sexually active, getting a sexual health screening is one of the most accessible, affordable, and immediate ways to protect your health.
4. Get involved! Join a digital community on Facebook, volunteer at a nonprofit, start a blog, share your story or listen to someone else’s.
5. Join #GenEndIt, a youth-led movement to end AIDS by 2030. This resource can help you navigate how to speak up and share information about HIV and social justice–related issues with your friends and family.