WHEREAS, In 2011, African-American females were diagnosed
with AIDS 23 times the rate as Caucasian females, and African-
American females are 15 times more likely to die from HIV/AIDS
than Non-Hispanic Caucasian females; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, African Americans were 8.6 times more
likely to be diagnosed with HIV infection, as compared to the
Caucasian population; and
WHEREAS, "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" seeks to
educate African Americans about this devastating disease through
a platform emphasizing four main points: education, testing,
involvement and treatment; and
WHEREAS, "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" began in
2000 as five organizations worked collectively to assist in the
effort to decrease and ultimately eradicate HIV/AIDS in the
African-American community; and
WHEREAS, The five organizations included: Concerned Black
Men, Inc., of Philadelphia, Health Watch Information and
Promotion Services, Inc., Jackson State University - Mississippi
Urban Research Center, the National Black Alcoholism and
Addictions Council and the National Black Leadership Commission
on AIDS; and
WHEREAS, Healthy Black Communities, Inc., (HBC) will serve as
the leading organization ensuring the initiative is carried out
annually; and
WHEREAS, HBC maintains an active Internet presence promoting
awareness of the importance of educating communities on the
effects of HIV/AIDS; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that African Americans educate
themselves and their communities on the effects of HIV/AIDS; and
WHEREAS, African Americans should be tested to learn their
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