Dear HIVWe were first introduced through our social network in 1989. I did not have enough information about you, nor was I consciously connecting to my sexual behavior with my sexual... By Khafre Kujichagulia Abif2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Is Testing for HIV and STIs So Important?Fear is a real emotion. I have been an HIV tester in Philadelphia since 2002. In my experience, the main emotion that motivates and/or deters people from getting tested is... By Quincy Greene3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Stigma We FeelMany people feel there is a high level of HIV-related stigma in their communities. Folks have heard and witnessed how people living with HIV are treated. The lack of HIV... By Khafre Kujichagulia Abif2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
22 Years and I’m Aging with HIVThe last day or two has been eventful for me, and I relish in my thoughts about getting older (not that it bothers me, because I embrace that I am... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
A Message for the Newly DiagnosedIf you have tested positive for HIV, it means that there is the presence of HIV in your blood. You have been exposed to the virus and the test shows... By Khafre Kujichagulia Abif2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
World AIDS Day and the Red RibbonWorld AIDS Day takes place on December 1st each year since 1998. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people... By Khafre Kujichagulia Abif2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
HIV Discrimination in the Workplace: Know Your RightsEmployment can be another area of life where people living with HIV face discrimination. Fortunately, a variety of federal, state, and local laws provide protection against wrongful dismissal and bias... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Fast Facts About PrEPPrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. PrEP is a way to reduce the risk of getting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). PrEP is currently available as a prescription pill or an injection... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Is the Ryan White Program?The Ryan White & Global HIV/AIDS Program provides HIV care and treatment services to more than half a million people a year. People living with HIV or AIDS who are... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments