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Addressing the Latino HIV/AIDS Epidemic (In English / En Español)
HIV/AIDS is a "brown disease" too. But are we giving the fastest-growing population in the U.S. the attention it deserves?

Wisconsin: Research Focuses on HIV Risk in Latino Immigrants
California: HIV/AIDS Hospitalization Rates Drop; New Findings Also Show Infected Latinos Wait Too Long to Seek Treatment
California: Groups Unite to Spread HIV/AIDS Awareness
HIV Prevention in Latino Faith Communities: Counting Big Wins in an Uphill Battle
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Lucia (In English / En Español)
In 1989, this pregnant Cuba native took a mandatory blood test in hopes of gaining U.S. citizenship. She was utterly shocked when the results came back positive for HIV.

Ginger Valdez (English Only)
This drag performer and HIV advocate has been living with HIV for more than 22 years. She recalls how she dealt with HIV and homophobia as a trans teenager in Puerto Rico.

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AIDS, Latinos and the Deep South (In English / En Español)
Christian Castro oversees the Latino Commission on AIDS' "Latinos in the Deep South" program. He talks about how this intensive program raises HIV awareness in the region and addresses stigma, language barriers and immigration.

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HIV & Me: A Guide to Living With HIV for Hispanics
(In English / En Español)

This easy-to-read guide from TheBody.com will walk you through the basics of dealing with an HIV diagnosis.

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