National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Feb. 7th: According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), even though African Americans make up 13% of the US population, African Americans account for about half (49%) of the people who get HIV and AIDS. In 2008, African Americans accounted for 52% of new HIV diagnoses and 48% of AIDS diagnoses alone -- and among women diagnosed with AIDS, 77% were black/African American women. African American women are disproportionately affected and we must be aware of the risk and get tested to protect ourselves and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in our community!

Take a moment today - get educated, get tested, get treated, get involved. For more information, visit http://www.blackaidsday.org/ For information on testing and counseling centers in your area, please contact your local department of health, non-profit LGBT organization, or feel free to contact the Mautner Project.