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 healthcare 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.

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Theme

Engage, Educate, Empower: Uniting to End HIV/AIDS in Black Communities.

Events

• African American Health Program:
  National Black HIV and AIDS Awareness Day MD
  Held by the African American Health Program (AAHP)
  Date and Time: Wednesday, February 5; 5pm - 8pm
  Location: Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza,
  1 Veterans Place Silver Spring, MD 20910
  Registration and more
   
• National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2025 VA
  Held by Greorge Mason University
  Date and Time: Friday, February 7; 2 pm - 4pm
  Location: George Mason Univerity Johnson Center; 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
  Registration and More Information
   
• Diary of a Virus DC
  Held by WALK Ward 5
  Date and Time: Friday, February 7; 11:30 am - 1:30pm
  Location: UDC Van Ness Windows Lounge; 4200 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008
  This Event is Intended for HBCU College Students
  Registration and More Information
   
• National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Movies and Trivia Night DC
  Held by Damien Ministries
  Date and Time: Thursday, February 6; 5pm - 8 pm
  Location: Restoration Station; 4063 Minnesota Avenue Northeast Washington, DC 20019
  Registration and More Information
   
• National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Lunch and Talk DC
  Held by Damien Ministries
  Date and Time: Friday, February 7; 12pm - 2pm
  Location: Restoration Station; 4063 Minnesota Avenue Northeast Washington, DC 20019
  Registration and More Information
   
• SOS: Secrets of Sex - A National Black HIV Awareness Day Event DC
  Held by the Washington Health Institute
  Date and Time: Friday, February 7; 4:30 pm - 9 pm
  Location: Hamilton Hotel; 1001 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC  20005
  Registration