AIDS Awareness Week

 

AIDS Awareness Ribbon Originally uploaded by Auntie P

 This Saturday is World AIDS Day.  AIDS/HIV is affecting the African American community most.

The HIV epidemic has grown drastically and continues to grow. In 1995 8 million people were infection. In 2007 there are 33 million people living with HIV.

Among many places in the United States Washington D.C has a high rate of African Americans suffering from the AIDS/HIV.  Stats are showing that 80 percent of  3,269 cases reported having HIV are African American men, woman and children. 9 out 10 who test positive are African Americans.

 This is clearly an epidemic that will not go away over night or even in a months time. It is affecting our world.

It’s time we start taking a stand against this infection. It’s time to get tested, educate and protect ourselves.  Most importantly we need to learn to love ourselves.  Get tested! Stay safe!