February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), a day to acknowledge the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS on Black communities in the U.S. This year’s theme, “Breaking Stigma: Get Real, Get Informed, Get Tested,” highlights how stigma fuels barriers to testing, prevention, and treatment – and why we need to break it down. In 2023,...
Each September, as we celebrate Latine Heritage Month, I am reminded that our stories, our culture, and our resilience are central to the fight to end the HIV epidemic. As a first-generation Peruvian immigrant and a Program Manager at NMAC, I have seen firsthand that HIV advocacy is not just about science and medicine; it...
The NLAAD webinars are open to everyone. The sessions will include time for questions and answers and their recording will be posted in the NLAAD website. All webinars will provide interpretation into Spanish. Review the webinar listing below and register now to take part in these important conversations.Register by clicking on each image. This...
October 15 marks National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), a nationwide community initiative that promotes HIV testing, prevention, and access to HIV treatment within diverse communities, addressing the unique health challenges faced by the Hispanic/Latino population. The 2025 NLAAD campaign brings together communities, service providers, and organizations serving Hispanic/Latino individuals across the U.S. and its...
AIDSVu releases 2022 data at the ZIP code-level for 58 U.S. cities, representing more than half of all new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. and Puerto Rico in 2022. This year, AIDSVu is also featuring key HIV-related data insights for four major cities in prominent Ending the HIV Epidemic priority jurisdictions, including Boston, MA, Chicago,...
As we recognize National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day on October 15, it’s vital to reflect on the impact of HIV/AIDS within the Latinx community and to bring public attention to the needs of those affected. Despite the strides we have made in the fight against this epidemic over the past four decades, we must remain...
October 11, 2024 – HIV stigma, language barriers, discrimination, and misinformation about HIV are some of the challenges within Latine communities in the US. Gilead is helping to uplift the voices of advocates and community leaders promoting health equity for Latine communities, helping ensure everyone has fair and just opportunities to achieve optimal health outcomes...
Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, MPH, LCSW, RN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN is the Executive Director of The Institute for Policy Solutions and a tenured full professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Dr. Guilamo-Ramos founded and directs the Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health (CLAFH), and serves on the board of UnidosUS, the largest...
The NLAAD webinars are open to everyone. The sessions will include time for questions and answers and their recording will be posted in the NLAAD website. All webinars will provide interpretation into Spanish. Review the webinar listing below and register now to take part in these important conversations. Register by clicking on each image. ...
While the United States has made considerable progress fighting the HIV/AIDS crisis since its peak in the 1980s, headway has not been equal among racial/ethnic groups. Overall, HIV rates have declined in the U.S. and the number of new infections over the last five years has dropped among Black Americans and white Americans. However, Hispanic...
