Today is World AIDS Day, which began in 1988. This day is dedicated to
raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV
infection and mourning those who have died of the disease worldwide.

Although there has been advancement in medications, in the
United States, HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects Black communities.
According to the CDC in 2018, African Americans accounted for 13% of
the US population but 42% of new HIV contractions.

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🚨 All forms of stigma & discrimination have to stop 🚨

On #WorldAIDSDay & beyond, you can take part & stand up against #HIV related stigma & discrimination by:

✅Listening to people living with HIV
✅Educating yourself & others
✅Speaking out against stereotypes pic.twitter.com/VFAiWNIbxf

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) December 1, 2020

Original article source: https://aurn.com/world-aids-day-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=world-aids-day-2020 | Article may or may not reflect the views of KLEK 102.5 FM or The Voice of Arkansas Minority Advocacy Council