10 Apr 2013
Stephanie1-Feature
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By Stephanie Brown

As young people, we all have a part to play in ending this tragic epidemic called HIV/AIDS. For those of you who have been tested and are negative, your job is to stay negative. To those living with the virus: your job is to keep fighting, and protect your health. And let us all gain as much knowledge and understanding of this chronic illness and those living with it as we can.

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18 Dec 2012

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In 2012, the MTV fam helped you perfect the fist pump, made you aware that you weren't the only one out there "Underemployed," and proved that "Awkward." can get wayyy awkward-er. They've also broken boundaries and helped create change! As 2012 comes to a close, let's take a look back at some of the risk-taking and action-taking MTV took his year.

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30 Nov 2012
RedPositiveTalk-Feature

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This Saturday, December 1, is World AIDS Day, but we’re not here to preach, or lecture, or cover you in red ribbons. Okay, maybe just a little. But mostly, we've got 5 easy ways to play it safe and celebrate! From a backpack full of condoms to a free trip to the MTV Video Music Awards, here are a few great ways to celebrate World AIDS Day.

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29 Nov 2012
PosiTalk2-Feature

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We know Twitter is all about #realtalk, but we’ve got our own take on this hashtag in honor of our new special, "I’m Positive", airing this Saturday, December 1 -- World Aids Day -- at 7/6c on MTV.

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27 Nov 2012
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Ever wanted to be in the audience, chilling with Kanye at the MTV Video Music Awards? Well, now is your chance (although we can’t guarantee the Kanye part) to win a trip to the 2013 MTV VMA! All you have to do is follow and Retweet this @MTV Tweet:

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20 Nov 2012
Bosworth-Feature

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December 1 is World AIDS Day, and the documentary “I’m Positive,” which chronicles the lives of three young people with HIV, will play on MTV at 7/6c. Lo Bosworth from “The Hillscreated this doc (with Dr. Drew from “Teen Mom” producing!) and she’s spreading the word on Twitter.

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