Justin's HIV Journal World AIDS Day HIV/AIDS & The Black Church

Ive always wondered why my community (Gay Black Men) have been hit the hardest by HIV/AIDS, especially in the DC area. Then I thoughtthere are a numbers of reasons why this is the case.



When HIV/AIDS first came out in the public eye, a lot of people of color automatically, stigmatized HIV as a Gay White disease. So they went around with this notion in their head that they couldnt possibly contract HIV. As time went on, that possibility was proven wrong. In the Black community HIV/AIDS grew and grew and grew. And now we are living in a modern epidemic in our nations capital (Washington D.C.). It is sad to say that as of early 2009 3% of Washington DC residents are living with HIV or AIDS. According to health officials the 1 percent threshold constitutes a "generalized and severe" epidemic.

Black Male DC residents that are ages 40-49 make up the most of the residents that are infected with nearly a 7% rate of infection. So why are we not getting the message to protect ourselves and each other.

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[Ostaraian]

GREAT HIV VIDEO! CHECK OUT "BLACK STD RATES: STIGMA & SHAME" ON YOUTUBE!

IT REALLY PUTS THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE FOR BLACKS. YOU CAN SEE A COPY OF IT ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

[kanimizz]

Let's just be real this is the work of the jinn. We talk about the church but don't want to get into the word. Your a lier you can go with part of the bible an burn the rest.. Gay people getting married is wrong. The world itself is at war with all that is out of law with God.

[bestkeptsecretout]

My Tribute To Aids Victims And A Message To Their Families Who Have Turned Their Backs On Their Loved Ones When They Need Or Needed You the Most!

Remember The Shoe Could Be On The Other Foot Someday! Please Comment On My Video Thanks!

[Kumtekmeon]

@Brandkeon91, please take your IGNORANT talk about Adam and Eve to the nut house. Go and read with understanding. It is such homophobic rants like this why so many suffers from HIV/AIDS. Isn't it ironic that countries that legalizes homosexuality AND encourage gay marriage have the LEAST HIV cases? THINK silly, your interpretation of scripture IS DESTRUCTIVE. Go read the gospel of Jesus and learn to LOVE!!!

[AmbroseAmdis1]

huany nice guys out there who want to chat and talk on the phone

[Brandkeon91]

i can say man that abomination is SIN!!! ; god made adam and eve not adam and steve; we suppose to multiply!!!! You going to be accountable down the road.

[DawsonDenise]

Cool, Vid.

Keep up the good work.

D&D

[Backatwon]

Tell it man!!

[unionboy69]

my friend thank you for a wonderful message the  church need to stop the personal favoritism and teach the LOVEof GOD has for all man kind . GOD LOVE US ALL .

[unionboy69]

well My friend I been in the church all my life . It's sad to see the black church still kick up drama on people sexually life style. If the church put the gays out there would be NO choir members or minister of music. When its tiem to give offering or Pastor , Church Anniversary,Family &Friends Day or give 10% the church we cant take your money because you gay . the church need to stop the personal favoritism