National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) was first observed in 1999. The Strategic Leadership Council plans and implements this observance. The 2013 theme is "I am My Brother's/Sister's keeper: Fight HIV/AIDS".
Here are some ways you can get involved around National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7).
Locate HIV Testing and Other Services
Use and share the HIV Testing Sites & Care Services Locator.
Learn about the Locator app for iPhone and iPad and download the app here.
You can also send a text message with your ZIP code to “KNOWIT” (566948) or visit http://hivtest.cdc.gov/
Learn about these National Campaigns
These CDC-supported campaigns work to reach African Americans:
View stories from CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign:
Read the National HIV/AIDS Strategy
The Strategy is the nation's first-ever comprehensive coordinated HIV/AIDS roadmap. Read the Strategy (PDF 1.34 MB) and updates on implementation from HHS. (PDF, 917 KB).
Watch this December 2012 conversation with Drs. Koh and Valdiserri about progress. Learn more about the Strategy here.
How can you help implement the Strategy in your community?
Share These CDC Resources
Watch these videos:
- HIV Among African Americans
- Factors Driving the HIV Epidemic Among African Americans
- HIV Among African American Women
Read Dr. Mermin’s statement. Access and graph HIV data with the CDC Atlas.
Blogs, Pinterest and More
Blog about HIV among African Americans. Or comment on an AIDS.gov blog post or on other blogs.
View the AIDS.gov Pinterest board featuring NBHAAD. Learn more here.
Read and share the new media declaration.
How can you use new media to enhance our response to HIV/AIDS?
Tweet
Feb. 7: Valerie Jarrett @vj44 talks with @UncleRUSH for a #NBHAAD convo @ 3ET w/@GreaterThanAIDS
Talking about NBHAAD? Use the hashtag #NBHAAD to share about how you’re observing NBHAAD in your community.
Learn about using Twitter (PDF, 589 KB).
Posters, Logos and Widgets
Download these 2013 customizable posters from the NBHAAD Strategic Leadership Council:
- 11x17 poster (PDF, 8.76 MB)
- 18x24 poster (PDF, 54 MB)
Add the NBHAAD logo to your materials.
Add the HIV/AIDS Prevention & Service Providers Locator to your site. Get the widget.
Resources from the Community
Find and register local events
Find out about Greater Than AIDS and download materials for local use.
Learn about the history of NBHAAD.
Download the NBHAAD 2013 Starter Toolkit
Visit AIDSVu’s NBHAAD page.
Learn about the Epidemic
Get fact sheets about the epidemic and other resources.
Learn the HIV/AIDS Basics. Know the Facts, Take Care of Yourself.
Read the CDC MMWR which commemorates the day in 2013.
Learn about the PEPFAR Blueprint
Read and share the PEFPAR Blueprint: Creating an AIDS-free Generation (PDF, 2.6 MB) and fact sheet.
Learn more about PEPFAR.
Watch Secretary Clinton unveil the Blueprint on November 29, 2012.