Tags: February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Today, we raise awareness for the disproportionate impact HIV continues to have on Black individuals and communities across the United States.
Despite representing only 12% of the U.S. population, in 2023, Black people accounted for 39% of people living with HIV today, and 38% of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S.
Social determinants of health play a significant role in shaping the HIV epidemic’s impact on Black communities. Black people living with HIV experience higher levels of HIV-related stigma than any other racial or ethnic group, and this stigma is often compounded by systemic barriers such as poverty and food insecurity.
At Face to Face, we know that addressing the impacts of HIV means supporting the whole person. That’s why we provide free and confidential HIV testing and prevention tools, along with critical supportive services for people living with HIV—such as financial assistance, housing support, and case management.
On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we recommit to standing with Black communities by promoting equity, compassion, and access to lifesaving resources. When loving kindness meets practical care, no one has to go it alone.
