I remember reading that issue of Essence magazine when she was on the cover I believe it was 1994. Mrs. Lewis-Thornton is still holding it down. In spite of her illness, she keeps on doing her thing. I love the zeal that she has it's very inspiring. God bless 👍👍👍
When I was 11, I saw an AIDS documentary in which a young lady was talking about her AIDS and wasting. It was 1995-96. I remember thinking that she would be dead ssoon, but I was VERY wrong! 15 years later, I read about Rae Lewis Thornton, looked her up, and realized that Rae and that young lady were one in the same. She has a lot to be proud of.
i cried watching her college speech. whenever i think I can't make it through and get my graduate degree, I'll watch this back for affirmation that there is no excuse. If she can do it given her life circumstances, I certainly can as well.
Bravo! I remember that Essence magazine. She is a tough lady! Thank you for your courage honesty and lack of sugar coating! Straight no chaser. . . saving lives. Thank you.
Started crying at 8:25 , powerful documentary . I can just imagine living in the 90's with HIV and the utter despair the young people with HIV/AIDS felt. It killed young people or ruins their lives today, that's the tragedy
I remember seeing her at Kstate my freshman year...and she is still here! She's is definitely an inspiration to keep fighting no matter what you are going through.
I love her strength and faith!! These are the type of people who make a difference in this troubled world; and even though she has AIDS, her voice is really impacting so many people!!
Definitely a hell of a woman, I could only imagine what it's like to have to pull yourself out of bed everymorning and push through pain.smh Definitely inspirational and educational. Much Respect and Love. Sending blessings your way Miss Thornton.😘
I am so inspired by you! It is my goal to see the end of this epidemic! I want to work as hard as I can to not make it on to the AIDS Quilt, but if I do I want to be able to say just as you did that I gave AIDS a run for its money! Its not easy to live with but we find a way to wake up every morning, take our meds, and greet the day with whatever challenge may come our way.
Very excellent piece! Rae it's such an inspiration to watch you push through such daily challenges. May God continue to bless you and your work. May you continue to inspire people!
I viewed your video years ago, I've been trying to find you're channel. Today I have found you. On some of my darkest days I'd often remember seeing your videos years ago, I push through and I STAND TALL! You are a PHENOMENAL WOMAN!!!
i remember watching this when it was first posted on here and i still go to this video from time to time just so inspirational and emotional she's a great woman and im so glad she can share her story thank you so much miss rae lewis!
Very inspiring and heartfelt. Its true life happens but we have to keep happening and that is exactly what you do. In the end we want to hear well done my child by the Lord above therefore nothing on this eartth matters other than what we do for God. Great Job Rae!
You are the epitome of Grace and you were meant to be God's poster child for us to look up to for strength. You are a blessing to so many when others said you can't you showed them you CAN. Amen
I have always had a love hate relationship with the ARTs. Though my doctors disagree, I fervently believe the reason my body has not changed after 20 years is because I take "medication holidays" from the meds. Though the ARTs are life saving & u=u, the meds are toxic. I believe it's individual choice.
You, and all of the rest of the peoples worldwide that have aids, and hiv positive are very, very, courageous, strong willed, determined, and very well educated, and do deeply admire you all for that, and then some!!!!!!! MAY THE HOLY TRINITY, AND THE HOLY BIBLE CONTINUE TO BLESS EACH, AND EVERYONE OF YOU ALL WORLDWIDE AMEN, AND AMEN!!!!!!!
God created all things he can do anything but he wants us to do his will and u do! We are his ppl n as his ppl we are to do his will u rae have done what u were called to do God bless
How can such a successful beautiful woman in SOUL & SPIRIT . Also a woman who has been an inspiration to people living w/HIV /AIDS & Not just an inspiration for people with HIV/AIDS But for ALL PEOPLE have only 1K Subcribers & useless mean spirited lying people have 200,000 & 2 Million Subscribers. SMH, What kind of world are we living in? This has to change, people need to get their priorities in order. Much love for rae
how does such a beautiful women in soul & sprit. Also such a inspiration for people with HIV/AIDS & not just people who have HIV/AIDS But all PEOPLE, also such a FIGHTER only have 1K subcribers. SMH
Herpes and HIV are two different viruses that have both been isolated in people without the other present; they definitely aren’t the same. It’s certainly possible she’s got herpes from the partner who gave her HIV, but it’s also possible she got the virus when she was raped or from another previous partner. Hell, she could actually even be taking antiviral pills for oral herpes which can be transmitted just by sharing a drink with someone else or kissing. I’m sure she’s done these two things since contracting HIV.
I don’t have HIV, but fight depression/anxiety. You have inspired me!!!
Sweet Rache me too tough battle omg
Sending my love to you Rachel ❤️❤️
Me too
I met her in elementary school. Mrs. Thornton and her husband came to my school to speak. Love her .
I remember reading that issue of Essence magazine when she was on the cover I believe it was 1994. Mrs. Lewis-Thornton is still holding it down. In spite of her illness, she keeps on doing her thing. I love the zeal that she has it's very inspiring. God bless 👍👍👍
The gray hair...nice. That means she’s still around which is a blessing. I saw her video from the 90s.
I lucked out , can't believe I did not catch this disease in my younger days. I think you are increadabl, stay strong!!!!!
This shows you just because you got knocked down doesn't mean you have to stay down and Rae got up you are a inspiration
What a remarkable woman. She has been thru so much.
When I was 11, I saw an AIDS documentary in which a young lady was talking about her AIDS and wasting. It was 1995-96. I remember thinking that she would be dead ssoon, but I was VERY wrong! 15 years later, I read about Rae Lewis Thornton, looked her up, and realized that Rae and that young lady were one in the same. She has a lot to be proud of.
This woman is AMAZING
i cried watching her college speech. whenever i think I can't make it through and get my graduate degree, I'll watch this back for affirmation that there is no excuse. If she can do it given her life circumstances, I certainly can as well.
Bravo! I remember that Essence magazine. She is a tough lady! Thank you for your courage honesty and lack of sugar coating! Straight no chaser. . . saving lives. Thank you.
Started crying at 8:25 , powerful documentary . I can just imagine living in the 90's with HIV and the utter despair the young people with HIV/AIDS felt. It killed young people or ruins their lives today, that's the tragedy
Not just that, the stigma was worse. Even still today!
I remember seeing her at Kstate my freshman year...and she is still here! She's is definitely an inspiration to keep fighting no matter what you are going through.
Amazing strong women
I love her strength and faith!! These are the type of people who make a difference in this troubled world; and even though she has AIDS, her voice is really impacting so many people!!
Amazing strong women
@@corseverin8585 💯 agree.
She's still beautiful after all these years, especially living with this issue.
There should be a film made about Your life and courage!
She's such an inspiration! Go Rae!!!
Amazing strong women
Fast Fanny strong 💪 woman
Definitely a hell of a woman, I could only imagine what it's like to have to pull yourself out of bed everymorning and push through pain.smh Definitely inspirational and educational. Much Respect and Love. Sending blessings your way Miss Thornton.😘
A RH I wish a movie could be made about her life.
I am so inspired by you! It is my goal to see the end of this epidemic! I want to work as hard as I can to not make it on to the AIDS Quilt, but if I do I want to be able to say just as you did that I gave AIDS a run for its money! Its not easy to live with but we find a way to wake up every morning, take our meds, and greet the day with whatever challenge may come our way.
Very excellent piece! Rae it's such an inspiration to watch you push through such daily challenges. May God continue to bless you and your work. May you continue to inspire people!
I LOVE HER! SHE IS AMAZING. SHE IS MORE THAN AIDS. SHE IS A CHAMPION. I LOVE HER.
You are fkin amazing ..every word in this documentary gave me an unforgettable chill ..god bless you DIVA..I stand by u sista
Lovely and charismatic story. I started following you while a student at Ohio State about 25 years ago.
This woman is extraordinary.
I viewed your video years ago, I've been trying to find you're channel. Today I have found you. On some of my darkest days I'd often remember seeing your videos years ago, I push through and I STAND TALL! You are a PHENOMENAL WOMAN!!!
i remember watching this when it was first posted on here and i still go to this video from time to time just so inspirational and emotional she's a great woman and im so glad she can share her story thank you so much miss rae lewis!
Very inspiring and heartfelt. Its true life happens but we have to keep happening and that is exactly what you do. In the end we want to hear well done my child by the Lord above therefore nothing on this eartth matters other than what we do for God. Great Job Rae!
I remember this lovely lady. This could have easily been my story but God! But God! So glad she is alive and well.
this women is an inspiration! incredible lady
More updates please I hope all is well you, we love and MISS you
she has an instagram look for her shes doing good
I'm speechless. I'm inspired. I'm crying. 🙏🏾
What a wonderful documentary on such a remarkable lady!!! A true warrior. God bless you.
Not only was this documentary on Rae, fucking AMAZING! The different music tunes throughout this documentary was amazing as well!😃
Wow very powerful and courageous women! May the Lord countinue to move you; strengthen and in power you.
impossible to hold back the tears
You are the epitome of Grace and you were meant to be God's poster child for us to look up to for strength. You are a blessing to so many when others said you can't you showed them you CAN. Amen
God bless you. You are so courageous and inspiring.
Good Job... May God continue to bless you...
Diva, I don't know you, but I'M going to tell you something: you are ONE AMAZING LADY!!!! .............GOD BLESS YOU.☺✋👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👋💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜.
She hasn’t made any videos in 10 months I pray she is still with us
I love this!! Amazing woman!
You are a beautiful inspiration Ms. Lewis-Thorton
Mega says:
"Beautifully done, and inspiring... Diva gets gangster at with the tongue though."
God Bless you, Rae!!!
Excellent job!
God bless you. Continue to be a voice.
Great video...I'm so inspired from watching this video!
When are you coming back to to Milwaukee your a very loving and inspiring women
Wow! Very inspirational! I’m at a loss for words.
This was great,thank you.
God Bless You!!!
I love her spirit
You are one of the most beautiful woman may God bless you peace out
Omg i just seen the video from like idk 25 years ago when u first talked about gettin aids! You are a warrior rae!!
Wow! Strong Diva!
What she went through touched me...God bless and only God has the last say so...
Well done and truly inspirational.
love you Rae!💝 God is good!!
I have always had a love hate relationship with the ARTs. Though my doctors disagree, I fervently believe the reason my body has not changed after 20 years is because I take "medication holidays" from the meds. Though the ARTs are life saving & u=u, the meds are toxic. I believe it's individual choice.
You, and all of the rest of the peoples worldwide that have aids, and hiv positive are very, very, courageous, strong willed, determined, and very well educated, and do deeply admire you all for that, and then some!!!!!!! MAY THE HOLY TRINITY, AND THE HOLY BIBLE CONTINUE TO BLESS EACH, AND EVERYONE OF YOU ALL WORLDWIDE AMEN, AND AMEN!!!!!!!
God created all things he can do anything but he wants us to do his will and u do! We are his ppl n as his ppl we are to do his will u rae have done what u were called to do God bless
you are still beautiful diva
You are going to be healed
Strong woman.
YOU...!!! YOU... make me smile. :^)
Your so incredibly pretty!
God bless you
Touching 💯
How can such a successful beautiful woman in SOUL & SPIRIT . Also a woman who has been an inspiration to people living w/HIV /AIDS & Not just an inspiration for people with HIV/AIDS But for ALL PEOPLE have only 1K Subcribers & useless mean spirited lying people have 200,000 & 2 Million Subscribers. SMH, What kind of world are we living in? This has to change, people need to get their priorities in order. Much love for rae
This is fucking AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
Sending my love to you Rae ❤️❤️
2 thumbs up!
I love you and I think your amazing xxx
She's inspiring.
RLT YALL!!!!😉😉👍👀👀😀😀❤
I love you. You are my mentor in my head.
how does such a beautiful women in soul & sprit. Also such a inspiration for people with HIV/AIDS & not just people who have HIV/AIDS But all PEOPLE, also such a FIGHTER only have 1K subcribers. SMH
Rae yes you are a diva but you so beautiful inside, you are more then your are more then your disease OK girl!
You know what you are strong woman and that's alright
You are very beautiful ❤️
Boyfriend was working those Marcelle curlers.
And whatever your mother couldn't see cuz we all went through things I bet she say somewhere living the dead I should never said that
Sho you right 🎉
And yes I may Judge per John 7:24 to judge righteously (Christian matters).
Wya rae are u ok
hi
I need you to be a little more honest about your feelings next time lol....I did enjoy it myself too.
Wonder did she get herpes and hiv at the same time? Or could herpes be hiv?
Herpes and HIV are two different viruses that have both been isolated in people without the other present; they definitely aren’t the same. It’s certainly possible she’s got herpes from the partner who gave her HIV, but it’s also possible she got the virus when she was raped or from another previous partner. Hell, she could actually even be taking antiviral pills for oral herpes which can be transmitted just by sharing a drink with someone else or kissing. I’m sure she’s done these two things since contracting HIV.
Im lucky. I was very stupid. Thank God i never got hiv
Sure did change her features wow strong women🙏🙏 wonder why she take herpes medicine
Nasty mouth then thanking God...? Ephesians 4:29.
Also, true Diva's do not have to tell ppl they are a diva!