Tuesday, February 7, is the 18th annual observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). The Strategic Leadership Council, a community-led group that sets the direction for NBHAADExit Disclaimer, announced that this year’s theme is “I Am My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper. Fight HIV/AIDS!” It’s a call to action for all of us. We’ve put together a list of resources from HIV.gov and our federal partners to help you get involved with #NBHAAD.

First stop: HIV.gov

The NBHAAD Awareness Day page has resources such as the NBHAAD logo, fact sheets, and other materials from the community and across the U.S. Government. We’re also featuring CDC’s DoingIt campaign and their resources that you can use and share.

In addition to NBHAAD resources, we also have basic HIV facts about HIV prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Know the facts and share them (along with your encouragement and support) with friends and family members who have not been tested for HIV, might be at risk, or are living with the virus.

Use and share the HIV Testing and Care Locator

Are you a local organization providing HIV services? The HIV.gov HIV Testing Sites & Care Services LocatorExit Disclaimer.

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We’ll be posting content on our blog leading up to NBHAAD. Want to make sure you don’t miss out on the latest HIV resources, policies, and programs? Sign up to receive daily email updates.

We also host the Black Voices blog series, which focuses on social media and HIV-related topics for the community, by the community. In this recent blog, several of our Black Voices bloggers reflected on Dr. Martin Luther King’s impact on their views of service and how that affects their lives and work.

Take a Positive Spin

Positive Spin is a series of videos and information that features the personal stories of five black gay men who are living with HIV. It provides insight into their experiences from diagnosis to viral suppression. There’s also a facilitator’s guide to foster discussion about living with HIV.

Find support for your social media work

HIV.gov’s Virtual Office Hours for yourself or your team. We’re here to help!

Follow #NBHAAD

We’ve got other things in store, so follow us on FacebookExit Disclaimer, TwitterExit Disclaimer. and InstagramExit Disclaimer. And make sure you’re following #NBHAADExit Disclaimer to see how the community is recognizing and taking action against the disproportionate impact of HIV on African Americans.