According to numerous reports, President Obama announced on Monday (December 2nd) — one day after World AIDS Day — that the administration is shifting $100 million into research efforts aimed at curing HIV infection. The president said the new National Institutes of Health initiative would be aimed at developing new therapies, declaring, “If we stay focused […]
On what would have been his 50th birthday, late rapper Eric  ”Eazy E” Wright was resurrected in hologram form 18 years after losing his battle…
Positive Efforts is the HIV/AIDS Awareness and Reduction Program in Houston that counsels women regarding HIV/AIDS. The 12th Annual National Black HIV Awarenss Day is February 7th. Find out more about the activities scheduled for this day including the “Sista Suites” by calling 713-812-0044 or visiting online at http://www.positiveefforts.org. Positive Efforts 7135 W. Tidwell Bldg […]
Today, December 1st,  is World AIDS Day.  This day is used globally to bring awareness, share information, de-stigmatize HIV and AIDS, and remember those who have died. Read more:
A mystery illness that mimics AIDS has researchers baffled after it’s left scores of people in Asia and the United States with AIDS-like systems even…
Atlanta is in the midst of a crisis because the rate in which African-American women in the city are being infected with HIV is now…
African-American women are five times more likely to contract HIV in the following six cities than are black women across the rest of America. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/moving_america_news/38691
One of the hardest part of addressing the HIV/AIDS issue is having the conversation about getting tested, knowing one’s status and practicing safer sex – especially when the people involved have pledged themselves to a monogamous relationship. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/moving_america_news/38027
On Nov. 7, 1991, the world of sports was irrevocably changed. On that day, NBA superstar Earvin “Magic” Johnson announced that he had contracted the deadly disease known as HIV. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/moving_america_news/37881
MyFoxHouston.com reports that Texas Congressman Ron Paul is defending the comments he wrote in his 1987 book “Freedom Under Seige” about AIDS patients. Read More
via: cnn.com In the United States, more than 6,500 people are waiting for HIV/AIDS drugs from a government program. The AIDS Drug Assistance Program provides medication to people with HIV/AIDS who are uninsured, low-income and otherwise unable to afford the life-saving drugs. These drugs can cost upwards of $4,000 a month. In 12 states, ADAP […]
