Joan Baker
May 02, 2025•26 min•Season 3Ep. 167
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Episode description
This week, Sarah and Jess honour the fearless Joan Baker, the first out HIV positive lesbian in San Francisco. Diagnosed at just 20, Joan shattered silence with truth, activism, and unapologetic visibility. She challenged a system that told her she didn’t exist, and in doing so, changed the narrative for women, lesbians, and anyone pushed to the margins. It's a story of resilience, rebellion, and rewriting the rules.
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Meet Joan Baker, San Francisco’s first “out” HIV+ lesbian — Lady Science
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