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The Urgent Fight Against HIV in Black Communities: Legacy Community Health Leads the Way

HIV continues to devastate Black communities in Houston and across the U.S., fueled by systemic inequities that demand immediate action. In Harris County, Black Houstonians account for 50% of new HIV diagnoses despite being only 18% of the population—a staggering disparity (Harris County Public Health, Richon Ohafia, MPH). Nationally, the numbers are equally alarming: Black …

Get Tested Today: February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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 …

Legacy to Observe Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

HIV Treatment Houston TX

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 …

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