HIV Prevention Programs in U.S. Target Black Audiences
CHICAGO
The sixth annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day brought university students to Roosevelt University’s auditorium in downtown Chicago last week to hear some music, gather some information and get tested for HIV.
“You always want to know,” said 21-year-old student Gia Davenport. “If you have the opportunity to protect yourself and be more knowledgeable, you should take that chance.”
Davenport was one of thousands of people nationwide who took part in HIV/AIDS awareness programs last week.
Organizations across the United States held outreach events, including a Safer Sex Comedy Show in New York City and candlelight vigils from Florida to California.
The events are just one way HIV/AIDS service providers nationwide have developed prevention and treatment programs specifically tailored to reach Black audiences.
