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Stop black AIDS

Stop black AIDS

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 2 months ago
Please help us call attention to a national crisis — HIV/AIDS in the black community. We're asking our elected leaders in Congress and beyond to fully support funding, prevention efforts and other measures needed to end this epidemic that is critically affecting our country. HIV/AIDS is quickly becoming a "black" disease. The incidence of infection has reached alarming rates among African Americans. Even more troubling, young blacks are being disproportionately affected. Today, people under the age of 25 account for half of all new HIV infections each year. African-Americans account for nearly 66% of the under-age-25 infections. To address the AIDS crisis in Black America, TheLoop21.com, an online news source and digital community, and the MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION, a recognized leader in HIV/AIDS prevention efforts, are leading an internet awareness campaign this summer. We can't Stop Black AIDS without you. Get involved at TheLoop21.com.

Updates

July 20, 2009

The stories shared in the comments regarding the impact of this crisis on young people emphasize the urgent necessity of our work. I am currently coordinating with partners to ensure these signatures are presented directly to the offices of key legislators.

July 20, 2009

The momentum behind this initiative reflects a growing collective resolve to address this national crisis. It is encouraging to see this level of engagement as we work to bring critical attention to the health disparities affecting our communities.

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Marcus Warner
17 years ago Featured

its crazy how nobody talks about these numbers. my community is hurting and we need way more resources than what they are giving us right now.

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David Moore
17 years ago Featured

way too many young people are getting sick because of lack of info. funding needs to be there point blank.

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Latasha Phillips
17 years ago Featured

SO IMPORTANT. keep pushing this until they actually listen.

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