Samples of Alina Oswald’s writing and photography work:
Photography: Pride Month
A small sample of photographs capturing Pride- and Pride Month-related events and happenings: NYC Pride: Prep and Pre-March Press Conferences: The March: Pride Portraits: NYC Pride Grand Marshalls and Other VIPs: World Pride 2019 in NYC and Reclaim Pride March: Other World Pride 2019 Events: Brooklyn Pride: JC Pride Fest: Pride events: Celebration of Pride…
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Article/Film Review: RENT
RENT: Live – 2019Directed by Michael Greif, Alex RudzinskiFox Broadcasting Company Reviewed by Alina Oswald Many years ago I went to see the award-winning RENT on Broadway. To this day I still find it an unforgettable experience. I remember that I was moved to tears throughout the performance, in particular by an enigmatic, intriguing character…
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Feature Article: Both/And
A #tbt interview with JC Pride co-founder Miguel Cardenas originally published in A&U Magazine Both/AndJersey City Artist Miguel Cardenas Talks About HIV/AIDS & Blurring Lines Among Art, Design and Social Movementsby Alina Oswald Jersey City is not only one of the most diverse cities in the country, but it also has a rich artist community.…
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Feature Article: Dancing for a Cause (Bailando Por Una Causa)
A #tbt interview and photo shoot with Joseph Rivera, cofounder of Baila Society NYC dance company, originally published in A&U Magazine Dancing for a Cause Joseph Rivera, Cofounder of Baila Society dance company, shows us the move to fight the AIDS epidemicText & Photos by Alina Oswald Writers paint with words, photographers with light. Dancers?…
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Interviews and Book Reviews: Author Hans M. Hirschi
#tbt author interviews and book reviews originally published in A&U Magazine The Fallen Angels of Karnataka by Hans M. HirschiYaree ABReviewed by Alina Oswald Over the past three decades we’ve come to expect a certain kind of story from books covering—or even touching on—the subject of HIV and AIDS. Reads that dare to challenge these…
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Feature Article: In Memoriam…
A #tbt interview with photographer Lester Blum and artistic director Vladimir Rios originally published in A&U Magazine In Memoriam… Photographer Lester Blum and creator and artistic director of “I Still Remember” Vladimir Rios talk about their new show opening on World AIDS Dayby Alina Oswald When all is said and done, memories are often all…
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Interviews & Book Reviews: Author Paul Thorn
#tbt author interviews and book reviews originally published in A&U Magazine Coming Out of the ChrysalisAuthor & activist Paul Thorn talks about his new book, The Broken Heart Toolkit, and finding a better sense of selfby Alina Oswald If someone you love hurts you, cry a river, build a bridge, and get over it,” an…
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Feature Article: By Proxy, By HIV – DGBM
A #tbt feature interview and photo shoot with DGBM’s Antoine B. Craigwell originally published in A&U Magazine. By Proxy, By HIVAntoine B. Craigwell of Depressed Gay Black Men talks about the effects of depression and HIV among black gay men in his new film, You Are Not AloneText & Photos by Alina Oswald “Where does…
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Feature Article: Dare Look – Photographer J. Tomas Lopez
A #tbt interview and article originally published in A&U Magazine Dare Look Capturing faces of AIDS, photographer J. Tómas López dares people to look the early pandemic in the eyeby Alina Oswald It all started with an Agfa 35mm German photo camera that J. Tomás López received from his father, an amateur photographer, back in…
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Feature Article: Sofrito Magic – Visual Artist Mario Sostre
A #tbt 2012 article originally published in A&U Magazine Sofrito Magic New York City artist Mario Sostre offers a mixed media recipe for keeping everybody in the know about HIV and AIDSby Alina Oswald Sofrito is a combination of onions, peppers, and cilantro. Mix them in a blender or food processor, and you get a…
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Feature Story: Finding His Resolve
A #tbt interview and photo shoot with advocate Omar Garcia published in A&U Magazine [2017] Finding His Resolve Omar Garcia sounds off about the effects of machismo in the Latin culture, dating while HIV-positive, and the generational gap in the gay communityText & Photos by Alina Oswald I have a story for you,” my friend…
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Cover Story: Between Shadows & Highlights – Celebrity Photographer Greg Gorman
A #tbt cover story interview with celebrity photographer Greg Gorman; article originally published in A&U Magazine. Between Shadows & HighlightsPhotographer Greg Gorman Talks Candidly About Celebrities, Photography & the AIDS Pandemicby Alina Oswald Photographed Exclusively for A&U by Sean Black The other day I came across not one, but two inspiring quotes by celebrity photographer…
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Short Article: A Day with HIV in America
A #tbt article originally published in 2011 in A&U Magazine. [Decades] have molded the face of AIDS into various shapes and forms dictated by the disease itself, medications, shame, and stigma. The modern-day face of AIDS is again transforming, taking the shape of hope and the form of courage. It is not afraid to show…
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Article: The 30th Anniversary of the Silence = Death Poster
A #tbt article published in A&U Magazine “Turn Fear into Action” *!Founding members of Silence=Death Collective reunite for the thirtieth anniversary of the poster with the same nameText and photos by Alina Oswald In 1986, six gay men came together to change the way we look at AIDS activism, and perhaps at activism in general.…
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Feature Article: The HIV League
A #tbt article published in A&U Magazine A Strong League of PeopleIn a candid interview, The HIV League’s Daniel Szymczyk discusses the role of education in fighting HIVText & photos by Alina Oswald Nowadays, when I chat with young individuals, I’m often amazed by their take on life, by their hope, desire and dedication to…
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Feature Article: Making the Change – Faces of HIV
A #tbt 2012 feature article originally published in A&U Magazine Facing the Faces of HIV, a New Florida Anti-HIV Stigma Project Rolls Outby Alina Oswald How many ways can one tell a story? How many times? …How long until we fall asleep? The story I’m talking about is the story of AIDS. For three decades…
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Feature Article: Knowledge Is Power
An interview with advocate Brandon Lee, a.k.a. “the Orange Warrior,” and a #tbt article originally published in A&U Magazine Knowledge Is PowerAt The Alliance for Positive Change, Brandon Lee gives people the tools they need to empower themselves about HIVText & Photos by Alina Oswald “I am the Orange Warrior. My power is healing. “I…
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Cover Story: Finding Strength – LGBTQ+ Activist Carlos Idibouo
Finding Strength A #tbt cover-story interview and photo shoot with international LGBTQ+ and HIV and AIDS activist, Carlos Idibouo for the November 2017 A&U cover story. Finding StrengthInternational LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS activist Carlos Idibouo shares his life’s journey and calls for increased access to treatment and prevention Text & Photos by Alina Oswald I would…
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