Black AIDS Institute (BAI)

🌟 Join Us for a Vital Community Dialogue 🌟 The Black AIDS Institute, in collaboration with @LeMoyneOwenCollege, invites you to an important discussion on HIV and Black Wellness in Shelby County. 🧠💬 Moderated by Grazell Howard, BAI Board Chair, this event brings together thought leaders such as Dr. Katrina Burruss (Veteran, Best-selling Author, and Public Health Expert) and Ernest Hopkins (Founder of the first Black Pride in 1991), along with prominent advocates @theRealTsMadison and @MissLawrenceATL. 📍 Location: The Little Theatre, LeMoyne-Owen College, 807 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 📅 Date & Time: October 9, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM This dialogue will address critical issues surrounding HIV awareness, health disparities, and advancing Black wellness. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, activists, and the community. 💪🏾❤️ Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ggiEQRNT #HIVAwareness #BlackWellness #ShelbyCounty #BAI #LeMoyneOwenCollege #MissLawrence #TsMadison #CommunityDialogue

Today is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to stop HIV stigma and to #StartTalkingHIV: talk about testing, condoms, PrEP, and medicines that treat HIV. https://bit.ly/3ARbgrl #NGMHAAD #StopHIVTogether

Today is #NHAAD, a day to address HIV’s impact on adults 50 & older. With advances in treatment, people with HIV are living longer, healthier lives. Help #StopHIVTogether: Reduce stigma and promote prevention, testing, & treatment among older adults. https://bit.ly/3oPdOiV

🗳️ Your voice is your power! It’s time to show up and make those crucial decisions that affect our communities and our lives. Remember, “Decisions are made by those who show up.” Don’t let others decide your future—make your vote count! Let’s mobilize, educate, and inspire everyone to hit the polls. Together, we can create the change we want to see! 💪🏾✨ #Vote2024 #YourVoiceMatters #ShowUpToVote #BlackAIDSInstitute

🌟 Poll Answer Reveal! 🌟 Thank you to everyone who participated in yesterday's poll! The correct answer is D) All of the above. There are many contributors to sexual health stigma, including structural issues like healthcare access, cultural influences, and misinformation. Reducing sexual health stigma—especially HIV stigma—starts with arming ourselves with facts and leading with compassion. By sharing what we know with our friends, families, and communities, we can help dismantle the harmful narratives that persist. 💪🏾 Together, we can create a future where HIV stigma no longer exists! ❤️ #HIV #SexualHealth #BAI #EverydayActivism #SterilizeStigma #LetsStopHIVTogether

BAI is thrilled to join this year's USCHA! The United States Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA) is the largest HIV-related gathering in the United States, bringing together thousands of participants from all segments of the HIV epidemic. We are looking forward to this convergence of education, fellowship and dedication to improving the health of our community! #StopHIVTogether

🌟 Wake Up Wednesday: Confronting HIV Stigma 🌟 Today, we’re talking about breaking down HIV stigma in the Black community. In our featured video, Eddie shares his powerful story of confronting stigma in his own family when he decided to marry his fiancé, who was born with HIV. His story is a reminder that love, understanding, and education are key to ending the harmful stigma that affects so many. Now, we want to hear from you! Take our poll and share your thoughts. 💬 Poll Question: Which of the following is a significant factor contributing to sexual health stigma in the Black community? A. Lack of access to healthcare B. Cultural and religious beliefs C. Misinformation and lack of education D. All of the above Let’s work together to educate, uplift, and eradicate stigma for good. 💪🏾 #WakeUpWednesday #EndHIVStigma #BlackHealthMatters #HIVAwareness

🎉 The BAI team is live at Afropunk in Brooklyn today and tomorrow! We're here to raise HIV awareness and connect our community to vital HIV education and resources. Join us on the ground, making our way throughout the festival! Our mission is to discuss: Breaking down HIV stigma, Spreading the word about the importance of testing, Highlighting how HIV disproportionately impacts Black communities. Let's empower each other with knowledge and take action together! ✊🏾 #Afropunk #HIVAwareness #BlackHealthMatters #EndHIVStigma #StopHIVTogether

❤️📍 Did you know you can find an HIV Testing Center near you, just by visiting our website? On Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness day, we want to encourage our community to find easier ways to prioritize health. BAI leads with a uniquely and unapologetically Black point of view. We are revolutionizing the HIV response. We are centering Black perspectives. We know that getting tested and finding HIV services is key to ensuring Black people live their fullest, healthiest lives.⁠ ⁠ HIV testing is often free of charge. Enter your zip code at our site to find out which organizations offer these services free or at a reduced cost in your area.⁠ ⁠ Visit here to find your center: https://lnkd.in/giCk5WpC⁠ ⁠ #LetsStopHIVTogether #BlackAIDSInstitute #SHAAD

Power to the People! Southern voices unite to fight HIV/AIDS. Celebrate Southern HIV AIDS Awareness Day by amplifying the power of your voice. Together, we can shape a community response that meets our needs and ends the epidemic in the South. Your voice matters—let it be heard! #SHAAD2024. Together, we make a difference! #PowerToThePeople