“You need to know your status.” Those simple, yet true words of advice come from HIV advocacy pioneer Debra Fraser-Howze and in a recent ... Read More
HIV/AIDS
Drug Resistant HIV On The Rise
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that resistance to the drugs used to treat HIV is on the rise. According to the 2017 WHO HIV ... Read More
The Link Between Diabetes & HIV
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.1 million people are living in the United States with the human ... Read More
‘A Paradigm Shift’ Conference Addresses Impact Of HIV/AIDS On Black Women
The Sankofa Collaborative today announces registration is open for A Paradigm Shift: The Impact of HIV/AIDS on African American Women and ... Read More
Dating: The New Rules [VIDEO]
Do you call or text? Does online dating make communicating easier or more challenging? How soon should you ask about your potential ... Read More
#QuickConversations: “My Life Is Worth $40”
In this #QuickConversations video with OraQuick, Dion talks about the stigma surrounding HIV and how he never talked about it growing up. It ... Read More
#QuickConversations: “We’re Healthier Together”
Fe'Laun & Miquel are in a committed relationship and wanted the security of knowing their HIV status. Here's why they say it's made ... Read More
#QuickConversations: “At Home Tests Are Cool”
For some, getting an HIV test can be hard because there is still so much stigma surrounding HIV. In this quick video, a healthcare ... Read More
BREAKING: 9-Year-Old Boy In HIV Remission Without Drugs
A 9-year-old child who was diagnosed with HIV when he was just one month old is now reported to be free of the infection. This rare case of ... Read More
Beauty Queen Uses Her HIV Positive Status As A Platform For Change
If you’re in need of a little inspiration, look no further than Horcelie Sinda Wa Mbongo, a 22-year-old activist, Fine Arts student, and ... Read More
Clara Hale: “Tell Them How Great They Are”
Clara Hale was much more than a mother, a wife and businesswoman. She was a great humanitarian, a champion of the principles of ... Read More
Dear BlackDoctor: “How Often Should I Get Tested For HIV?”
There are billboards, commercials, flyers, radio ads and more about the importance of getting tested for HIV. But, just taking an HIV (human ... Read More