In recent months, several African heads of state have made public their commitment to support the goal of ending AIDS by 2030. ... read more »

While Namibia is one of nine countries in Africa categorized by the World Bank as “upper middle income,” the country has a poverty rate of 26.9 percent, an unemployment rate of 29.6 percent and an HIV prevalence rate of 16.9 percent. ... read more »

Biostatisticians can combine location data with genetic samples to determine new mutations of the virus or outbreaks, Crandall said.  ... read more »

Watch as reporter Brittany K. Jackson interviews Empire Stars Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett about HIV/AIDS advocacy and what it means to be considered a "Hero in the Struggle" ... read more / watch video »

However, in light of the still-rising numbers, WeCanStopSTDsLA released an updated Pocket Guide to Sexual Health Services and Clinics in South L.A. on Sept. 20. ... read more »

As someone whose faith is central to her life, I ask our shepherds-our faith leaders-in the African-American community to grasp this unique opportunity to have a significant, positive impact in the fight against HIV. ... read more »

HIV testing is a free and important prevention tool in the fight against HIV/AIDS ... read more »

The “30 Days of HIV” campaign will create awareness, fight stigma and create solutions to curb HIV among Black Americans ... read more »

Recent statistics by AIDSvu show that, nationally, the downtown Atlanta corridor has one of the highest rates of people living with an HIV diagnosis. ... read more »

The Office of Minority Health mediated the Twitter chat and facilitated a Q&A ... read more »

African Americans account for almost half of new infections and represented more than one-third of people living with HIV in 2013 ... read more »

The Los Angeles Sentinel catches up with actress Elaine Hendrix at 2016 AIDS Healthcare Foundation event at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA. ... read more / watch video »

The Los Angeles Sentinel interviews Directors of the film 90 DAYS at 2016 AIDS Healthcare Foundation event held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA. A Bakewell Media Production Executive Producer: Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Producer: Brandon I. Brooks Correspondent: Brittany K. Jackson Director of Photography: Aaron Brumfield ... read more / watch video »

Lee Daniels to Be Honored and Jussie Smollett to Host Heroes In The Struggle Gala Reception and Award Presentation to benefit the Black AIDS Institute ... read more »

The basics in dealing with STDs is first and foremost, using condoms, male or female. ... read more »