How To Stop The Black AIDS Crisis
(The Root) — There is an old saying: “Knowledge is power.” True of many aspects of life, it is of paramount importance in facing the crisis of HIV/AIDS in the black community. As an African-American medical expert, I know that the single biggest factor fueling the AIDS epidemic in our community is that too many of us don’t know our HIV status. This is despite the fact that today’s HIV tests have never been more convenient, are often free and give results in as little as 10 minutes. On June 27, National HIV Testing Day, we have an excellent opportunity to close this life-threatening gap in our knowledge.
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