Did you know that 1 in 8 people who have HIV don’t know their status?
Black Americans have carried a higher burden of HIV/AIDS since the beginning of the epidemic. While representing 14% of the US population, Black Americans are 40% of individuals with HIV/AIDS. This higher burden is driven by racism, HIV stigma, homophobia, poverty, and barriers to healthcare.
On February 7, 2024, Macedonia FACE will participate in National Black HIV Awareness Day to bring attention to how HIV disproportionately affects Black people. We join to mobilize the community to combat HIV/AIDS and to address the factors that contribute to the disparity.
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