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Medical Racism Was Meant to Hurt Black Women—And It Does
We need to take an active approach as a society to end health disparities among Black women that are caused by racism.
Positive Women’s Network Wants You to Celebrate and Honor Black Women in the HIV Movement
Leading up to and on March 12, Positive Women’s Network will be holding an art contest, town hall, and more events honoring the work of Black women in the fight against HIV.
Older Black Women Aren’t Being Told About PrEP to Prevent HIV
Stereotypes, neglect, and lack of outreach are standing in the way of older Black women’s access to this prevention tool.
Left Out and UnPrEPared
Black women are at greater risk for HIV, but many are not informed about PrEP as an option for HIV prevention.
This Charity Is Carving Out a Safe Space for Women Living With Menopause and HIV
Many people who experience menopause are not prepared by their health care providers—and for people living with HIV, it’s even more confusing. With a recently published guide and other outreach efforts, Sophia Forum aims to change that.
The ‘Funeral Diva’ Pamela Sneed Remembers AIDS, Art, and Activism in New Book
Black lesbian poet and activist Pamela Sneed discusses her latest collection of essays and poems, ‘Funeral Diva.’
This Digital Exhibition Uses Oral Histories to Break the Silence for Women Living With HIV
I’m Still Surviving is a collaborative digital and print exhibition that launched in December 2020, featuring hundreds of excerpts documenting the stories of 39 women living with HIV in the U.S.
‘Luna Unleashed’ Takes a Superpowered Approach to HIV Prevention for Black Women
Black women are disproportionately impacted by HIV, yet they're frequently left out of conversations about HIV prevention. A new comic written by Nakesha Powell and Giovanni N. Dortch aims to change that.
Having More Options Makes PrEP More Viable
PrEP in the form of injections, vaginal rings, or medicated anal douches can give people options that work with their sexual life and desires.
For Long-Acting PrEP to be Effective, It Might Be Best for Patients to Inject Themselves
Meera Shah, M.D., M.P.H., hopes there will be an option for women to take home a year’s supply of injectable PrEP to administer themselves instead of relying on regular appointments.