February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), which was first observed in 1999. This observance is a day to acknowledge how HIV disproportionately affects Black people.

Black communities have made great progress in reducing HIV. Yet racism, discrimination, and mistrust in the health care system may affect whether Black people seek or receive HIV prevention services. These issues may also reduce the likelihood of engaging in HIV treatment and care. NBHAAD is an opportunity to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and treatment among Black communities.

This year’s theme is "Engage, Educate, Empower: Uniting to End HIV/AIDS in Black Communities".

Resources:

• HIV.GOV

Events:

• Anacostia Playhouse Presents:
  National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 
  February 7, 2024; 7 pm
  FREE
   
• DC Health: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2024
  Black History, Black Futures, HBCUs in the HIV Movement
  February 7, 2024
  6 pm - 9 pm
  501 Morse Street, NE
  Registration and Flyer
  • Free!
  • Live Music
  • Free Food
  • Awards
  • Photobooth