Nkosi Johnson Quotes (1989-2001)

Nkosi Johnson

About Nkosi Johnson

Nkosi Johnson (February 4, 1989 – June 1, 2001), born Xolani Nkosi, was the longest living person born with HIV/AIDS. His keynote speech at the Thirteenth International AIDS Conference proved instrumental in changing attitudes towards the disease.

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“Do all you can with what you have in the time you have in the place you are.”
“Don't be afraid of us, we are all the same. You can't get AIDS if you touch, hug, kiss, hold hands with someone who is infected.”
“Care for us and accept us - we are all human beings. We are normal. We have hands. We have feet. We can walk, we can talk, we have needs just like everyone else - don't be afraid of us - we are all the same!”

About Nkosi Johnson

Nkosi Johnson (February 4, 1989 – June 1, 2001), born Xolani Nkosi, was the longest living person born with HIV/AIDS. His keynote speech at the Thirteenth International AIDS Conference proved instrumental in changing attitudes towards the disease.