HIV remains a serious public health challenge in Houston, affecting tens of thousands of our neighbors and touching every part of our community. Getting tested is one of the most powerful steps you can take to protect yourself and your community ā yet stigma, fear, and barriers to care continue to stand in the way …
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HIV continues to devastate Black communities in Houston and across the U.S., fueled by systemic inequities that demand immediate action. In Harris County, Black Houstonians account for 50% of new HIV diagnoses despite being only 18% of the populationāa staggering disparity (Harris County Public Health, Richon Ohafia, MPH). Nationally, the numbers are equally alarming: Black …


