Published on Feb 28, 2014 - Justin B. Terry-Smith, 34, has been an HIV and Gay Civil Rights activist in the Washington DC area since 1999. An Air Force veteran, he was honorably discharged with awards and decorations in 2003.
He has served and volunteered in several organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, Black AIDS Institute, Equality Maryland, Whitman Walker Health and the National Black Justice Coalition.
Justin writes and has written for many publications including Black AIDS Institute, thebody.com, GBMNews.com, Baltimore Gay Life, POZIAM Radio and Swerve Magazine. He resides with his husband, Dr. Philip Terry-Smith in Laurel, MD.
Justin created 'Justin's HIV Journal' to advocate for HIV/AIDS education, prevention and awareness. In his journal he tells people about the trials and tribulations when it comes to living with HIV/AIDS. He is also a correspondent for GLO TV.
He is also the Author of the HIV themed children's book called, "I Have A Secret", which is a story about a young boy living with HIV.
Justin also presently writes an Advice Column called, 'Just*in Time' for A&U, America's AIDS Magazine & is working on his HIV Campaign called, 'Write A Letter to HIV Campaign' He also is in Graduate School for his Master's degree in Public Health.