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Black Men Perspectives on PrEP, STDs and Condoms: Focus Group Findings

This report focused on focus groups performed with black MSM enrolled in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to determine their thoughts about condom use and STDs, with the goal of helping to inform the national conversation about condom and STD prevention messages that work for this population.

HIV Prevention in the South

Information sheet on CDC's domestic HIV funding to the South.

Leadership Exchange LIVE: Black Women Living with and Vulnerable to HIV in the U.S.

This webinar features an exchange between Project Manager, Ciarra "Ci Ci" Covin (The Well Project) and Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH (University of Alabama at Birmingham) to uplift the unique needs and priorities and insights of Black women living with and vulnerable to HIV, with an emphasis on the US South. It also highlights optimal care for women and provide participants with best practices to improve their capacity to serve the needs of women living with and vulnerable to HIV. This program is supported through a grant from NASTAD.

Erasure and Resilience: The Experiences of LGBTQ Students of Color

This report examines the experiences of Black LGBTQ students with regards to the indicators of a negative school climate and how this  impacts academic achievement, educational aspirations, and psychological well-being. 

HIV/AIDS in the United States: The Basics

This information sheet provides key facts and an overview on the current state of HIV/AIDS in the United States. The fact sheet also provides information on the impact of HIV across the country, impact on racial and ethnic minorities, women, young people, and gay and bisexual men. Information is also provided on the U.S. government response in the battle to combat HIV.