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The HIV/AIDS Epidemic and African Americans: A message from Dr. Kevin Fenton, Director, CDC National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention
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RESOURCES/ PRESS RELEASES

Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7, 2008) Read the press release >>

HUMAN INTEREST STORY

Dr. Garth Graham, M.D., M.P.H. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, Office of Minority Health, Department of Health and Human Services talks about HIV and African Americans. Read More >>

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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day

FEBRUARY 7

About the Day
The Facts
Resources
Take Action

About the Day

February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

A working group of national organizations directs, plans, and organizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Exist Disclaimer in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Facts

Blacks are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. While making up only 13 percent of the U.S. population, they account for more than 49 percent of AIDS cases. AIDS is now the leading cause of death for Black women ages 25 to 34, and the second leading cause of death for Black men ages 35 to 44.

Resources

  • Posters
    Download and customize these posters to promote your National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day events! View and download Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day posters.
  • Fact Sheets
    Post these on bulletin boards, share with local newspapers, and distribute at events! View and download National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day fact sheets
  • Websites
    • www.AIDS.gov is the gateway to all Federal domestic information on HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, research, policies and resources.
    • www.blackaidsday.org provides information about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness day events and resources.
  • Podcasts
    Listen to and share this message from CDC National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention Director, Dr. Kevin Fenton about HIV/AIDS and African Americans. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.
  • Press Releases
    • HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Calls for Leadership to Stop the HIV/AIDS Epidemic (February 5, 2007) Read the press release >>
    • Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institutes of Health on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day (February 5, 2007) Read the press release >>
  • Mobile Resources
    Send a text message with your zip code to KNOWIT (566948) to find an HIV testing center near you.

Take Action

There are many ways Blacks can take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS:

  • get tested for HIV
  • practice safe methods to prevent HIV
  • decide not to engage in high risk behaviors
  • talk about HIV prevention with family, friends, and colleagues
  • provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS
  • get involved with or host an event for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in your community