Reality Check: National HIV Testing Day

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day (NHTD).  Did you know this?  Were you aware?  Is this news to you?  See, I exist in a bubble that being I work in public health focused on HIV and STD’s/STI’s.  I’m used to the calendar of health awareness days and health months that occur to help organizations [...]

Apparently, Free Condoms Aren’t Enough

Reading this article made my blood boil.  High school and college students in DC are complaining about the fit and quality of free condoms given out by the District of Columbia.  And even worse, the District is going to comply and start using more expensive Trojan brand condoms.  The Washington Post reports: High school students [...]

black and brown girls speak out: Lies and Honesty

One of the most amazing things about starting blackgirlgrown is “virtually” meeting lots of black and brown girls on the web with similar callings, but all with a unique voice. Here are a few recent posts that caught my eye: The Savvy Sista gives an honest perspective of what it is to be a single [...]

World AIDS Day: Are You HIV Positive?

On World AIDS Day, we rededicate ourselves to developing a national AIDS strategy that will establish the priorities necessary to combat this devastating epidemic at home, and to renewing our leadership role and commitments abroad. Though we have been witness to incredible progress, our struggle against HIV/AIDS is far from over. With an infection occurring [...]

Obama Launches National HIV/AIDS Community Discussions

Some good news this Friday from the White House. President Obama announced the launch of the National HIV/AIDS Community Discussions, a series of events to be held across the country.  These events are hosted by the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) and will offer the public a chance to provide input as [...]

Are You HIV Positive?

If you can’t confidently answer no, your health is in risk.  We’ve discussed the ravages of HIV/AIDS in the African American community, especially in Black women.  But for some reason a lot of us keep our heads in the sand.  Yes, it’s incredibly scary.  But knowledge kills fear.  June 27th is National HIV Testing Day.  You [...]

HIV in the District is Out of Control

According to the Sunday’s Washington Post, you’re more likely to get HIV than win the lottery if you live in Washington, DC. In an article on the front page, and above the fold, the Washington Post reports on the severe epidemic of HIV/AIDS in the nation’s capitol, yes the same place where President Obama lives:

At least 3 percent of District residents have HIV or AIDS, a total that far surpasses the 1 percent threshold that constitutes a “generalized and severe” epidemic, according to a report scheduled to be released.

Courtland Milloy: AIDS is D.C.’s Silent Stalker of Women

The Washington Post: Can we talk frankly about HIV/AIDS and black women?  No? I didn’t think so.  After all, who cares to tell sassy little Keisha that if she doesn’t stop mistaking sex for love, her next mistake could be her last. Of course, that wouldn’t be “age appropriate,” now, would it?  What about the [...]

Rep. Barbara Lee: AIDS Pandemic Must Also Be Fought At Home

The recent passage of bipartisan legislation reauthorizing and expanding our nation’s global AIDS programs was a landmark achievement that will save millions of people from certain death and prevent millions of new HIV infections in the developing world. Sadly, our commitment to fighting AIDS globally has not extended to the fight against AIDS here at [...]

CBCF Announces New AIDS Crisis Fellowship Program

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is launching a new fellowship program focusing on the disproportionate impact of HIV and AIDS on the African-American community. This program, which is part of CBCF’s Center for Policy Analysis and Research, will give one fellow per year the opportunity to inform policymaking in such relevant areas as HIV [...]

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