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Just a year after being charged with criminal exposure to HIV for knowingly infecting women, Memphis pastor Rodney Carr, was seen on a popular black…

    April is National STD Awareness Month, a time for every population to learn about protecting themselves and stopping the spread of sexually transmitted infection in our community.  Millions of Americans are being reported as having a gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis infection every year. Chlamydia: Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial disease in […]

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An Oklahoma Oral surgeon faces felony charges for alledgely exposing thousands of his patients to HIV infection and hepatitis. Scott Harrington stopped practicing dentistry after several violations were discovered by investigators with the Tulsa Health Department and Oklahoma Board of Dentistry. Harrington is accused of allowing assistants to unlawfully perform IV sedation, which is a felony. […]

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This weekend, the entire globe took a moment to show support for the millions living with AIDS. No matter who you are or where you live, this is an issue that impacts us all. One of the world’s biggest entertainment icons took time to speak out on World AIDS Day (December 1st) to give information […]

  June 27, 2012, marked the 19th National HIV Testing Day, which recommends people of all ages to “Get Tested, Get Educated.” HIV testing is a critical step in taking control and responsibility over one’s health and lifestyle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention esitimates that nearly 1.2 million people are living with HIV in […]

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With Proposition 8 having been overturned recently, black America is going through a change in perspective. From the spyglass of your average pop-culture junkie literati…

Today is National Black  HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and most people are not aware of the HIV/AIDS cases on black college campuses in the south. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released a study in 2012, HIV/AIDS is growing extremely rapidly and particularly among black people. The study shows a rise of incidents in black gay men at […]

Twenty years after being diagnosed HIV positive, NBA Star Magic Johnson is looking healthy and continuing his efforts to spread awareness about HIV and AIDS. Now, he’s calling on his friends in the hip hop community to educate their fans about another misunderstood topic: homosexuality. “What we’re trying to do is reach out to the […]

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Miss Community Clovia talks with Richmond residents about their status and getting tested on World AIDS Day at RVA Remembers 2011. Do your part to become active, get involved and help spread awareness of HIV/AIDS. By getting tested today, you’ll rest assured that you know your status. Do the right thing! It starts with you […]

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The Fan Free Clinic’s community case manager Rodney Lofton discusses HIV/AIDS services and resources available with Miss Community Clovia on World AIDS Day at RVA Remembers 2011. Do your part to become active, get involved and help spread awareness of HIV/AIDS. Visit the Fan Free Clinic online via the links provided below. By getting tested […]

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Meet John, a local Richmond resident who shares his journey of life with Miss Community Clovia on World AIDS Day at RVA Remembers 2011. Do your part to become active, get involved and help spread awareness of HIV/AIDS. By getting tested today, you’ll rest assured that you know your status. Do the right thing! It […]

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In his 2005 hit, “Heard Em’ Say,” Kanye West rhymed: “And I know the government administered AIDS/ So I guess we just pray like the minister say.” Kanye’s not the only black person who believes the Feds are behind this devastating disease. The Rand Corporation reported in a study that, of the 500 black participants […]