Bridge on Instagram: "A brief history of how the HIV/AIDS epidemic shaped the underground club culture in the 1980s. The first official AIDS case was reported June 5, 1981, per the CDC. Government inaction, stigma, and misinformation sped up the epidemic. Black, queer, and low-income communities faced the highest impact due to limited access to care. During this period, underground clubs became sanctuaries. Spaces like The Loft, The Warehouse, Paradise Garage, and The Clubhouse offered safety, j