Man shares memories of being raised by gay parents who both died during the AIDS crisis

A man described his experience growing up with gay parents during the AIDS crisis in a StoryCorps segment broadcast on NPR's Morning Edition on June 26, 2026. The piece focused on his personal memories of love, family, and grief during a period marked by widespread loss in LGBTQ+ communities.

NPR's coverage, drawn from the StoryCorps archive, centered on the man's reflections on what it meant to be raised in a gay household during the epidemic, with the segment's title — "There was a lot of love" — drawn from a direct quote. The framing emphasized memory and resilience rather than the political or public health dimensions of the AIDS crisis.

The segment aired during the week of June 26, which coincides with Pride Month observances, though NPR's coverage did not explicitly frame the story in connection with any current policy or advocacy context. No additional outlets were identified covering this specific StoryCorps segment.