The first National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) was marked in 1999 as a grassroots-education effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment in communities of color. It is the same year that the Black AIDS Institute was created to end HIV in Black communities.
After 21 years, we know now what we knew then – you cannot end HIV without addressing racial injustice, investing in Black communities, expediting biomedical information and advancements, and uplifting Black leadership.
Videos
CEO’s Message
BAI Boss, Raniyah Copeland, shares 3 reasons why NBHAAD is especially important this year and what we’re doing about it.
We The People: A Black Strategy To End HIV
Created by Black people and for Black people, this strategy and its 4 Pillars are a roadmap to ending HIV from a racial justice lens.
Resources
New Initiative: Racial Justice Index
In partnership with AIDS United and Public Policy Council of 55-organizations, we launched the ‘Racial Justice Index.’
This initiative aims to create awareness — and eventually sustainable change — around the misalignment between who holds power and resources in HIV organizations and the epidemic’s disproportionate impact on Black Americans.
Read the press release here.
Infographics: By AIDSVu
HIV is a racial justice issue.
We are thrilled to collaborate with AIDSVu on their new infographics focused on how Black Americans are worst-impacted by HIV.
Events
BAI Joins South Side Help Center Virtual Rally
What: Join BAI’s Policy and Advocacy Manager, Maxx Boykin, as he participates in South Side Help Center’s virtual rally to support increased funding of Illinois African American HIV/AIDS Response.
When: Friday, February 5th, 2 pm – 4 pm CT/3 pm-5 pm ET
BAI Partners with DREF and activist Hydeia Broadbent
EVENT: On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, join DREF Research Matters For All’s virtual event. Our CEO Raniyah Copeland will be in conversation with HIV advocate and survivor Hydeia Broadbent.
WHAT: HIV – IT’S NOT A GAME
WHEN: Sunday, February 7th, 3 pm ET
WHERE: Watch on DREF’s Facebook Live
BAI Hosts Conversation With Donte Morrison
WHAT: Join our Los-Angeles based Prevention and Care Team in conversation with long-term HIV survivor and advocate, Donta Morrison, about long term HIV survival in 2021, and the importance of creating an ecosystem that supports your health.
When: Sunday, February 7th, 2021, 12 pm PT/3 pm ET
Where: Watch on Revolution In Color’s IG Live
BAI Educates Paramount Pictures’ Staff
WHAT: Join Paramount Pictures’ fireside chat with BAI’s CEO Raniyah Copeland and a group discussion about getting involved with ending HIV in Black communities.
WHEN: Monday, February 8th, 2-3pm PT/5-6pm ET
WHERE: Join the session here
Articles
NewsONE: Here’s What You Should Know About National Black HIV/Awareness Day, February 5, 2021
Essence: Getting Real About HIV/AIDS In Our Community and How We Can All Do Our Part, February 7, 2021