World AIDS/HIV Awareness Month is celebrated every year in December, while World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1. Together, they raise awareness about the ongoing fight against HIV and AIDS, support people living with the virus, and honor those lost to AIDS-related illnesses. Since its inception in 1988, World AIDS Day has brought together …
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LGBTQ History Month invites us to celebrate the LGBTQ community and its story of courage and progress that’s still unfolding today. Held each October, LGBTQ History Month honors pivotal moments and figures in LGBTQ history, while also aligning with National Coming Out Day on October 11, a date that invites people to proudly and openly …
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) is a time for celebration. It recognizes the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities throughout the nation. In Texas, Hispanics account for 40% of the population and are an essential part of the state’s cultural fabric, adding to its diversity and strength. This time is …
By Barrett White National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) is dedicated to highlighting the impact of HIV/AIDS on the lives of young individuals, advocating for improved access to care, and promoting preventive measures to end HIV – and HIV stigma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), youth aged 13 to 24 …
Black women residing in the Greater Houston Area face historic social and cultural barriers that affect their access to empowering healthcare resources and education. Dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of Black women, the Sexual Health Empowerment and Readiness Project for Black Women (S.H.E. Ready) aims to address the sexual health disparities …
Did you know that February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day? It’s a day when we come together to learn, support, and fight against the spread of HIV and AIDS in Black communities. This year’s theme is “Engage, Educate, Empower: Uniting to End HIV/AIDS in Black Communities.” Let’s dive into what this day is …
In honor of Sexual Health Awareness Month, join us as we shed light on a pressing concern. In 2021, black women experienced new HIV diagnoses at rates five times higher than Hispanic women and ten times higher than white women. In collaboration with the Texas Black Women’s Initiative (TxBWI), Legacy Community Health has developed the …
Pride Month 2023 may almost be over, but the celebrations are just getting started – and Legacy’s proud to celebrate right alongside you. By Barrett White Pride is essential to the fabric of Legacy’s history. Pride Month is a month dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, celebrating LGBTQ+ culture, and spotlighting LGBTQ+ rights – how far …
February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. By Barrett White Tuesday, February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to help stop HIV stigma and increase HIV prevention, testing, and treatment in Black communities. Black communities made up the second highest percentage of new HIV cases in Houston in the most recent …
Join us this evening, December 1, at South Beach, 810 Pacific Street, to honor the observance. By Barrett White The HIV epidemic has been present in Houston for 41 years now. More than a million Americans are living with HIV, and about 10% don’t even know they’re positive. According to the most recent available data …