Black AIDS Institute

The nation's only "think and do tank" focused on ending the HIV epidemic in Black America.

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This World AIDS Day, Black AIDS Institute stands with every hand shaping an HIV-free generation. #WorldAIDSDay2025

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This summer let’s turn up the heat on ending HIV stigma. 🔥 Whether you’re at a cookout, on campus, or cooling off with friends—bring the facts, not the fear.
What’s one way you're sparking real convos this summer? #LetsStopHIVTogether

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Hey, can I pull you for a chat? If you were in the Love Island villa, where would you have the real talk about HIV?

1) Poolside
 2) In the dressing room
 3) Over breakfast
 4) Casa Amor

Let’s normalize open convos in every space. #LetsStopHIVTogether

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"HIV 40 years ago is not HIV today. But what we have to do now is look at the messaging intergenerationally, intraracially, and then lay the truth on top.” BAI spotlight in @TheAdvocateMag last week. https://t.co/zJAH7IZ4a8

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Why take PrEP? ➡️

✅️ It's safe and effective
✅️ Because your pleasure is important
✅️ Because you love your sex life
✅️ Because your worth it
✅️ Because you're in control!

#SheIsWell

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Let’s take a moment to celebrate the fearless Mykki Blanco, whose 2015 revelation of living with HIV since 2011 challenged industry norms and sparked vital conversations about HIV stigma.

Learn More: https://t.co/VDxqo7iban

#MykkiBlanco #LetsStopHIVTogether

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Celebrating Sylvester James Jr., the "Queen of Disco," whose music and activism left an unforgettable mark on the fight against HIV/AIDS. His legacy reminds us of the power of visibility and compassion in the face of adversity.

Learn More: https://t.co/VDxqo7iban

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André De Shields' Legacy of Resilience & Advocacy

Join us in celebrating the legacy of this Tony Award-winning icon, who remains a shining example of what it means to thrive, not just survive.

Learn More: https://t.co/VDxqo7iban

#LetsStopHIVTogether

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DYK 💡: You can take PrEP while taking birth control. There are no known interactions between PrEP and hormone-based birth control methods, e.g., the pill, patch, ring, shot, implant, or IUD. It is safe to use both at the same time.

#SheIsWell #WomensHistoryMonth

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WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention Is Under Attack!

We have heard very unfortunate news that there is an effort underfoot to completely eliminate CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention as quickly as within the next 24 hours. Please call your representatives!

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"Silence equals death." Billy Porter’s legacy is one of courage, authenticity, and unwavering advocacy for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Learn More Knowing Your Status: https://t.co/VDxqo7iban

#LetsStopHIVTogether

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DYK 💡: Prep IS safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have a partner with HIV and are considering getting pregnant, talk to your health care provider about PrEP if you’re not already taking it.

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#ShesWell: PrEP for women promotes HIV prevention options for women. It's highly effective at preventing HIV from sex or injection drug use when used as prescribed. PrEP is for everyone at risk for getting HIV!

Talk to your partners, friends, and health care provider ❤️

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Women are less likely to be screened for #HIV partly due to the perception of less risk. On National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, share resources to help educate women & girls about HIV!

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https://t.co/WjVwRkzkvH
https://t.co/JmjlfMISFz
https://t.co/yHPMiZcXKb

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Today, on National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day, we uplift this year’s theme: Hope, Health & Healing. ❤️

Black women continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV, but through education, advocacy, and access to care, we can change the narrative. 💪🏾💖 #NWGHAAD

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This March, the Black AIDS Institute proudly honors Women’s History Month: Moving Forward Together!

Join us as we uplift the powerful voices of women who continue to inspire change and lead the fight against HIV/AIDS in Black communities. 💜✊🏾

#MovingForwardTogether

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#HealthyAging with HIV, is about focusing on overall health and on good communication with your doctor for your specific needs. Eating well, staying active, and taking care of your mental health are key in addition to taking your HIV medication.

#StopHIVTogether

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Nathan shares with us the importance of being who you are and celebrating your truth. Long-term HIV survivors have paved the way for the HIV movement over the past 40 years.

Visit https://t.co/1yq5rxfbMZ to learn more about HIV treatment and being undetectable.

#StopHIVTogether

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👉🏾 PrEParing with PrEP is one way to make sure you stay healthy before, during, and after any celebrations.

Find a PrEP provider near you: https://t.co/EXFSip3MB2
#StopHIVTogether

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Join, Grazell Howard, Board Chair @ BAI for the Black Women and HIV – Breaking Barriers, Building Resilience Panel this Saturday at the Winter 2025 Health Summit & Expo!

Registration is FREE for this a hybrid summit

Register: https://t.co/53ohWLpZB9

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