In This Issue

This week we report on research published recently in The Lancet that examined several theories believed to account for racial disparities in HIV rates between Black and White gay and bisexual men. Journalist Tamara Holmes digs in to the data, which yielded some interesting results.

We share some good news that more people living with HIV and AIDS are benefitting from antiretroviral medications, in the process transforming a once-fatal disease into a manageable condition and lowering infection rates. But we cannot forget that Black people are less likely to access that medication, much less in a timely manner.

As we near National HIV Testing Day on June 27th, we continue counting down the #30DaysOfHIV, this week highlighting another beautiful "In The Life" Instagram post, where Black LGBTQ, same-gender-loving and trans men tell their own stories and share images of themselves. If you are interested in contributing your photo and story for the "In The Life" campaign, or an HIV or health event for our online national community calendar, or to take care of your health and the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Black communities by following our Daily Actions, go here for more information.

We run a story from our friends at Colorlines, who write about a report chronicling the state of Black women in the United States, whose progress continues to be slowed by racism. Finally, we run a piece by Ambassador Deborah Birx, writing for our friends at HIV.gov, marking Year 36 of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Yours in the struggle,

Phill