Can you believe it's been 25 years since NBA superstar Magic Johnson stunned the world by announcing he was HIV positive? In what seemed unthinkable at the time, Magic continues to enjoy life and good health. Today is World AIDS Day, and to honor this important event, we catch up with Magic's wife, Cookie Johnson, who worries his success story is making today's young people complacent. Find out how she's working tirelessly to help stop the spread of HIV and AIDS. | Growing Bolder
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Can you believe it's been 25 years since NBA superstar Magic Johnson stunned the world by announcing he was HIV positive? In what seemed unthinkable at the time, Magic continues to enjoy life and good health. Today is World AIDS Day, and to honor this important event, we catch up with Magic's wife, Cookie Johnson, who worries his success story is making today's young people complacent. Find out how she's working tirelessly to help stop the spread of HIV and AIDS. | Growing Bolder
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