Magic Johnson Reflects on World AIDS Day

When Magic Johnson was diagnosed with HIV in 1991, there was only one drug to combat the deadly disease. Seventeen years later, there are a total of 27. Johnson launched the Magic Johnson Foundation in 1991 to combat HIV and raise awareness, which he has steadfastly done to this day, whether it's crisscrossing the country or taping PSAs such as "I Stand With Magic" to educate the African American community, which comprises at least half of the new HIV cases that have occurred. The theme for World AIDS Day 2008 is leadership in conjunction with its slogan-- Stop AIDS. Keep the promise. Johnson spoke with NBA.com's John Hareas and reflected on World AIDS Day and the efforts of his foundation, which has since expanded its charitable goals. (link)