HIV/AIDS

HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system in its host and causes AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. HIV (or Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is transmitted through sexual contact, infected blood or from a mother to child through pregnancy or breast-feeding.  While the early cases of AIDS in the 1980s were mostly white gay men, the face of the epidemic has changed. AIDS has become a Black disease, mostly impacting gay and bisexual men and women but also heterosexual man as well. There is no cure for HIV/AIDS, however there are medications that drastically increase life expectancy of those infected.

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106 & Park World AIDS Day Digital Quilt

Upload your photos in honor of your loved ones who have been affected by the HIV/AIDS virus and become a part of our digital quilt that will be revealed on World AIDS Day (12/1/12).

Commentary: Why Uncle Luke’s Condom Message Is Not Enough

Though it’s important to recognize the importance of condom use, it’s also important to recognize that it is not the only factor when preventing HIV.

News: Alicia Keys Joins AIDS Fight

The "Empowered" program spreads awareness about AIDS. (4/19/2013)

Alicia Keys Launches HIV Awareness Campaign

Alicia Keys launches HIV awareness campaign. "Empowered" will support community-based programs that educate women about the disease.

National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day

April 10 is the first ever National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD). One in four new HIV infections occur between someone 13-24. Read more about important facts about HIV and the under 30 crowd. —Kellee Terrell (Photo: Image Source/Gett...

News: Journalists Explore Strategies to Combat AIDS

Black communities struggle to escape AIDS' grip. (4/9/2013)
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