American females are 15 times more likely to die from HIV/AIDS
than Non-Hispanic Caucasian females; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, African-American males were nearly 8 times
more likely to be diagnosed with an HIV infection, as compared
to Caucasian males; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, African-American females were 16 times more
likely to be diagnosed with an HIV infection, as compared to
Caucasian females; and
WHEREAS, According to the CDC, in 2016, African Americans
comprised 12% of the United States population but accounted for
44% of all new HIV infections; and
WHEREAS, In addition, African Americans have the highest
rates of new HIV infections and new AIDS diagnoses of any racial
and ethnic group; 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
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