Who were some other prominent straight HIV-infected people that helped shift the perception of AIDS in the US?
Magic Johnson, Arthur Ashe, and the Ray brothers
Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and the Smith brothers
Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, and the Wilson brothers
Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and the Affleck brothers
Answer
The perception of AIDS as an illness impacting only the gay community shifted in the US with the media focus on straight HIV-infected people like Ryan White, Magic Johnson, Arthur Ashe, and the Ray brothers.
The Inspiring Journey of Ryan White: Putting a Face to AIDS