The Magic keeps going: When Magic Johnson announced his HIV diagnosis

The Reheat

14-03-2022 • 48 mins

On November 7, 1991, Earvin Johnson, the basketball superstar more commonly known as “Magic Johnson,” stunned the world by announcing he was HIV-positive. This week, Sadaf and Sarah remember this pivotal moment in pop culture history, examining Magic's legacy as an advocate for those living with HIV and AIDs. The co-hosts also reflect on how Magic's diagnosis challenged and changed public perceptions of HIV.

Recommended reads from this episode:

Magic Johnson announces his HIV diagnosis at a press conference
Cookie Johnson sits down with Oprah in 2016
Magic Johnson's 1992 Special For Nickelodeon
Magic Johnson: My Life

Connect with us on Twitter:

@_sadafahsan
@sarahsahagian

You Might Like

Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know
iHeartPodcasts
Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly
Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly
Apostrophe Podcast Network
The Record Room
The Record Room
Jaden Green
Roz & Mocha
Roz & Mocha
Frequency Podcast Network
This American Life
This American Life
This American Life
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
Apostrophe Podcast Network
Literally! With Rob Lowe
Literally! With Rob Lowe
Stitcher & Team Coco, Rob Lowe
Criminal
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
We Can Do Hard Things
We Can Do Hard Things
Glennon Doyle and Audacy
The Viall Files
The Viall Files
Nick Viall
Am I the Jerk?
Am I the Jerk?
youtube.com/amithejerk
COMMONS
COMMONS
CANADALAND