In This Issue

This February, the Black AIDS Institute took a delegation of Black activists to CROI 2015. As we round out our reporting on the interesting scientific research that came out of that conference, three of our delegates offer their opinions on why more Black Americans need to attend, present at and otherwise participate in CROI and other scientific conferences.

This week we also kick off a series where we ask African American HIV University fellows why it's important for the nonmedical personnel whom they interact with to possess HIV/AIDS science and treatment literacy. The Institute's own Gerald Garth, who leads HIV ministries at three different L.A. churches tells us how some providers' lack of this literacy undermines care and treatment.

AIDS.gov introduces its newest Black Voices blogger, Kahlib Barton, who reflects on his personal story of living with HIV and explains how he integrates social media in his HIV work.

New research shows that teen boys and girls who have been sexually assaulted are likelier to attempt suicide. One of the reasons we think this study is significant is because programming addressing sexual violence often addresses females but overlooks males.

Finally, we are excited to announce that tickets to the Heroes in the Struggle Gala and Award Celebration are now on sale. Read on to learn how to reserve your space.

Yours in the struggle,

Phill