The Fight Against Hiv In The Black Community

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"More Vigorous" Leadership by Black Public Officials Needed to Fight HIV/AIDS Within Black Community, Opinion Piece Says

Although the HIV/AIDS epidemic has "taken hold in black America," the disease "can be prevented and sent packing," Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) writes in a Louisiana Weekly opinion piece. According to Norton, blacks comprise 12% of the... Read more »

Los Angeles Panel of Black Leaders Discusses How to Prevent HIV, Fight Stigma in Black Community

A panel of black leaders in Los Angeles at an event organized by the African American Community Development Initiative and the L.A. County Department of Health Services ' Office of AIDS Programs and Policy on Saturday urged greater "sexual... Read more »

Rev. Sharpton to Launch Initiative to Fight Homophobia, HIV/AIDS in Black Community

Rev. Al Sharpton has said he plans to help launch a grassroots initiative to fight homophobia in the black community, a problem that has "undoubtedly contributed" to the spread of HIV among black people in the U.S., especially black women, the New... Read more »

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Political Views? (BARACK OBAMA PLAN TO FIGHT HIV/AIDS)

Hello Dr. Rob,This is my first visit to your forum. I have read only a handful of your posts and have gotten a lot of valuable information from them. The one question that I have is regarding your political views. You are in a place to give so...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Welcome to the forum. I'm pleased that after reading "only a handful" of my responses you "have gotten a lot of valuable information." I encourage you to keep reading and continue learning! As for politics,... Read more »

BLACK WOMEN AIDS AND GAY OR BISEXUAL BLACK MEN?

I WANT TO KNOW WHERE I CAN GET INFORMATION ON THE AIDS RISING EPIDEMIC AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN, WHY BLACK MEN ARE SLEEPING WITH BOTH WOMEN AND MEN AND INFECTING BLACK WOMEN?...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

The Centers for Disease Control is a great place to start. Go to http://www.cdc.gov and then click on the sites dealing with HIV/AIDS. Another really good source for information regarding HIV in the African-American community can be found at... Read more »

HIV and the Latino Faith Community

Dear Father DeMartini-I am currently performing qualitative research for the CDC HIV Prevention-Faith Initiative Project. I am focusing on the response/experience of the Latino Faith Community to the epidemic. In addition we are seeking the...

Response from Father Rodney J. DeMartini

National Catholic AIDS Network

Mary Ann--Thansk you for your inquiry. I am so glad to learn about this vital initiative. I sincerely believe that that the Church and faith communities must be involved in a collaborative and positive way in helping people face the challenges of... Read more »

Vaccines-for the HIV- community only or for POZies as well

Doctors,Are the vaccines currently being evaluated for human trials targeted for only HIV- individuals or are they going to provide additional artillery for those that are HIV+...if only HIV-, would we expect to see reduced R&D for future drug...

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine

So-called therapeutic vaccines are designed to improve the ability of an infected person to fight their infection, while preventive vaccines are meant to either prevent infection or prevent disease after infection in an HIV negative person. The two... Read more »

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The Problem in Hispanic and Black Communities.

Posted by youngman, 1 Reply

Why is it that the Hispanic and African American Communities here in the United States are being hit the hardest with the HIV/AIDS problem. Is it possible because prevention and awareness is not a concern to our government, or is it another factor?... Read more »

THE GREATEST THREAT TO THE BLACK COMMUNITY

Posted by deeva, 6 Replies

DENIAL,ITS A GAY WHITE MAN"S DISEASE,STIGMA ,HYPOCRTICAL BLACK LEADERS: JESSE JACKSON AND AL SHARPTON COME TO MIND! THE BLACK CHURCH:YOU"RE A SINNER THATS WHY YOU HAVE IT! APATHY OF THE WHOLE COMMUNITY: NOT INVESTIGATING TO FIND OUT WHY HIV/ AIDS... Read more »

HIV/AIDS in Black America: The Uphill Battle

Posted by bartleby

"Black Americans account for only 14 percent of the U.S. population, yet they account for 52 percent of all new HIV infections each year. It's official: Regardless of race, we cannot afford to be in denial and believe that HIV is a white, gay... Read more »

Saddened by the state of AIDS in our community

Posted by sportsfaninsf

As an HIV+ man, as an educator, and as a gay man, i often times wear different hats, have different goals, and different needs within a day. I joined the site to see what was going on with the brothers and sisters infected and affected with HIV.... Read more »

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