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HIV AIDS

Paramedic Jonathan Paz takes blood from a patient at the University of Miami Hospital's Emergency Department on April 30, 2012 in Miami, Florida. As people wait to hear from the United States Supreme Court on its decision of the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, some experts say that if the act is overturned, a decision expected later this year, people that now have insurance will no longer be eligible and will be kicked back into a system where the emergency department is their first visit when sick. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Are black women double victims of HIV?

Janelle Harris
theGRIO REPORT - There’s been a significant increase in HIV testing among black women in just the last three years. With that awareness, however, comes what some consider unfortunate consequence...
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Young black men at highest risk of HIV/AIDS

Brittany Tom
theGRIO REPORT- A recent CDC study concludes that young black males have a disproportionately higher risk of HIV and many of them are unaware of their status.
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This June 27, 2012 photo released by Starpix shows former NBA basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson during the launch of the Aspire Television Network in New York. Aspire, which signed on during the ceremony, is led by Johnson in partnership with family-oriented channel GMC TV, and will dedicate itself to enlightening and positive programming aimed at black families. It will air movies, documentaries, music and comedy, as well as faith and inspirational programs. (AP Photo/Starpix, Amanda Schwab)

Magic Johnson endorses new in-home HIV testing kit

Abdul Sada
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson is the new face of OraQuick, the first FDA-approved over the counter HIV testing kit that allows individuals to test in the privacy of their homes...
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Rev. Anthony Lee promotes HIV Testing while standing before his congregation.

Pastor tested for HIV in church pulpit

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Rev. Anthony Lee, pastor at the Community of Hope church in Washington D.C., is tackling the subject of HIV/AIDS and taking a stand in the pulpit that many pastors might choose to shy away from...
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Wade Davis reminds us of HIV stigma gays face

Ronald Johnson, AIDS United
OPINION - AIDS is still killing black men at an alarming rate. And all of us must show our support and join the fight to end this epidemic...
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NFL receiver tweets HIV test results

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Bills receiver David Clowney has spent five seasons in the National Football League bouncing around teams as a back-up, never making headlines, until last night when he tweeted the results of his HIV test...
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Hilson, Williams at New York AIDS walk

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This month has included approval of a drug to prevent the HIV infection, the creation of a new over-the-counter HIV test and $6 million raised to help those living with the disease. Despite all of this, singer Keri Hilson and TV personality Wendy Williams said this is not enough, while at the NY AIDS walk, especially when it comes to African-Americans....
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Mary J. Blige rocks at concert for HIV/AIDS charity

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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mary J. Blige brought out plenty of emotion as she performed in front of a packed house to support one of her favorite charities...
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Magic Johnson on AIDS awareness: 'Bring the numbers down'

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It's estimated that at some point in our lifetime, 1 in 16 black men will be diagnosed as HIV positive and 1 in 32 women will contract HIV...
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How we can end the black HIV/AIDS epidemic

Phill Wilson
OPINION - Despite initially being mischaracterized, HIV/AIDS has disproportionately affected black Americans since the very beginning of the epidemic...
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