“To protect the health of the next generation, each of us needs to confront the stigma that forces too many of our sons, brothers and friends into the shadows, and prevents them from seeking HIV prevention services that can help reverse the current trend.” ~Dr. Kevin Fenton
Folks in the media and in the activist arena [...]
I was on one site earlier that took the entire PR statement recently sent out by the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) that slams a conversation between Sherri Shepherd of “The View” and D.L. Hughley on how gay/bisexual men are one of the main contributors behind the spread of HIV/AIDS in the Black community. I [...]
ATLANTA – (AP) A new Internet data map offers a first-of-its-kind, county-level look at HIV cases in the U.S. and finds the infection rates tend to be highest in the South.
The highest numbers of HIV cases are in population centers like New York and California. However, many of the areas with the highest rates [...]
Surprise, surprise!
Some adult film stars do not seem too alarmed over the revelation that a total of 22 actors in their field are infected with HIV.
From latimes.com
Adult film stars and producers who gathered for the three-day expo said they continue to believe the porn industry’s testing guidelines are enough to keep performers safe despite this [...]
diverseeducation.com
While African-Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, the number of Black HIV/AIDS researchers is in short supply. However, a research team at the University of California, Los Angeles is working to remedy this problem.
To increase the number of Black HIV/AIDS researchers, a research team from the UCLA Center for Culture, Trauma and Mental Health Disparities [...]
A sobering look at these two issues in that country.
Abuse of young women fuels the HIV epidemic in Jamaica
jamaicaobserver.com
HIV Infection Rate Still Increasing Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex with Men
WASHINGTON—Young black men who have sex with men (MSM) who are engaging in unprotected anal sex often do not believe they are at risk for contracting HIV, even as HIV infection rates appear to be increasing in this population.
In 2007, the Mississippi [...]
As I mentioned yesterday, Amanda Hess decided to take me up on my offer to debate me on the issue of HIV/AIDS and some of the points I raised in this post. Here is her response.
The HIV Blame Game: Let the Debate Begin
And here is my response.
=====
For starters, let’s take a look at the parts [...]
Of course you have heard by now that reportedly the HIV/AIDS rate has gone up to 3% in Washington D.C. out of all places. I’ll get to the article in a minute.
While I hate to do this to my regular readers out there, I am going to repeat a quote I made several times on [...]
HIV rates soar among gay men in Asia
iht.com
By Tan Ee Lyn
Unprotected sex among gay and bisexual men is fueling the spread of HIV/AIDS in Asia, public health experts said urging governments to do more to fight the problem.
Discriminatory laws criminalising certain sexual behaviours, such as sodomy, ought to be repealed so these men can more [...]
Young Black Men Unaware of H.I.V. Risks, Survey Finds
I find it very hard to believe (almost insulting) that in a country where AIDS prevention indoctrination is readily available (arguably more than any country in the world) that folks still are unaware of the dangers of risky sexual behavior. Yes, Black men unfortunately have been contributing [...]
©2004-2012 The Black Informant | African American Commentary, News and Community Building | Powered by WordPress with Easel | Subscribe: RSS | Back to Top ↑