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​Carl Baloney Junior
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Saving public health? AIDS United's new CEO has a plan

Political forces are upending decades of progress in the fight against HIV. But there are ways to fight back, writes Carl Baloney Jr.

​Kelley Robinson, executive director of the Human Rights Campaign
Politics

Black LGBTQ+ leaders deride Trump's cuts to HIV funding after State of the Union

Kelley Robinson and other leaders spoke about Black groups stepping up to fill in dangerous gaps left by the Trump administration.

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PrEP

How can PrEP use among Black people be improved?

The demographic suffers the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses, yet sees some of the lowest use of preventative medicine.

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African-American

What to know about HIV testing and treatment if you’re Black and LGBTQ+

Help is still out there — for prevention, testing, and treatment.

Jesse Jackson at a campaign event in 1987 in Chicago
African-American

Remembering Jesse Jackson's longtime advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality

Jackson was the first person to mention gays and lesbians in a national convention speech, and he marched on Washington for LGBTQ+ rights.

AIDS activists marching in 1989
African-American

How Black communities protected each other during the early days of the AIDS crisis

Fighting against an illness with no treatment and institutional racism, Black queer communities had to look inward for support.

​Hydeia Broadbent; Colin Robinson and Charles Angel; Magic Johnson
African-American

6 Black activists who changed the HIV/AIDS response in America

In honor of Black History Month, we highlight a few important Black leaders who’ve made incredible impact in the fight against HIV.

Black doctor and patient
African-American

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: a time for action on many fronts

With Black Americans disproportionately affected by HIV, it's a day to encourage testing, prevention, and treatment but also to talk about systemic barriers.

Black woman holding red HIV ribbon
African-American

Black Americans are disproportionately criminalized for living with HIV. Here's how

Through "heightened surveillance, arrest, and conviction," Black Americans are more likely to be criminalized for their HIV.

HIV ribbon Black hands
African-American

13 Black community organizations fighting HIV in the U.S. you should know

These are the organizations dedicated to fighting HIV in the Black community, and the resources they provide.

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Opinion

What the AIDS crisis stole from Black gay men

On World AIDS Day, a long-term survivor recounts the terror, the beauty, and the community that saved him — and why honest and informed conversations must begin now in Black communities.

Black AIDS Institute
History

How the Black AIDS Institute continues to fill in the gaps

BAI was founded as a nonprofit in 1999 by pioneering activist Phill Wilson to mobilize and educate Black American communities about HIV/AIDS treatment and care.

Gerald Garth is keeping people of color happy and healthy through trying times
Wellness

Gerald Garth is keeping people of color happy and healthy through trying times

As the executive director of AMAAD, the writer and health advocate continues to bring positivity and hope to the Black queer community and beyond.

Celebrating Black History Month with our annual African American issue
Print Issue

Celebrating Black History Month with our annual African American issue

We cover many of the major health issues affecting the Black community today — plus some joy, love, and laughter.

Trinity K Bonet via Instagram stories
Entertainment

'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Trinity K Bonet quietly comes out trans

The stigma-smashing star of Drag Race and All Stars, who's been open about her HIV status for years, is now sharing more about her identity.

Check out our 2024 year-end issue!
Print Issue

Check out our 2024 year-end issue!

We celebrate our Health Heroes of the Year, share some winter fitness tips, discuss the importance of mental health, and more.

In honor of Juneteenth 2024, meet The Normal Anomaly
People

In honor of Juneteenth 2024, meet The Normal Anomaly

This Black, queer-led organization is addressing the intersectional challenges their communities face, including HIV.

Mr. Gay World's Plus cover story: behind the scenes
Cover Stories

Mr. Gay World's Plus cover story: behind the scenes

On Advocate Channel's new program, Cover to Cover, Stephen Walker speaks to pageant winner/health advocate Troy Michael Smith.

Celebrating a health care hero on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
People

Celebrating a health care hero on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Dr. Ada Stewart has devoted her life to helping her community, and is especially focused on educating Black women about HIV.

How I helped change the law that put me and other Black people with HIV behind bars
Guest Voices

How I helped change the law that put me and other Black people with HIV behind bars

Reflecting on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, one individual's battle against outdated HIV laws and deep-seated stigma highlights the urgent need for change and compassion.