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African American Aids

Co-Testing For HIV: Would You Do It?

The Huffington Post | Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson | Posted 04.29.2013 | Black Voices

With the introduction of new (and more private) HIV home tests last year, men and women may be moving away from what researchers say is a proven strat...

INFOGRAPHIC: HIV in Black America: A Visual Breakdown

Posted 03.20.2013 | Black Voices

The good news: HIV rates among black women are down. The bad news: New infection rates among black men continue to rise. And with African Americans ac...

Running the Anchor Leg

Neil Lowe | Posted 04.23.2013 | Black Voices
Neil Lowe

Our country and our community need to create an environment where people with HIV can freely disclose our HIV status in a fashion that is appropriate for us and without fear of discrimination, stigma or reprisal.

#RealTalk About HIV/AIDS In The Black Community

Posted 02.08.2013 | Black Voices

It's only been two months since the first ever at-home HIV testing kit hit pharmacy shelves. And while it was designed with the stigma around HIV and ...

Getting to Zero AIDS Cases in America -- Can We Do It?

Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick | Posted 11.28.2012 | Black Voices
Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick

Saturday, December 1st is World AIDS Day. The theme this year highlights our public health goal of "Getting to Zero" -- that is, zero new cases of HIV. We couldn't be further from this goal, especially in the black community.

Time to Start Talking

Vanessa Cullins | Posted 11.15.2011 | Black Voices
Vanessa Cullins

While STIs cross all racial lines, African Americans are disproportionately at risk for such common infections as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and syphilis. African-American women must take the first step to protect our health: Talk about sex.