HIV & Health Equity

HIV disproportionately affects members of the LGBTQ+ communities of color, particularly cisgender Black and Latino gay and bisexual, transgender women, and Black women. We are committed to ending the HIV epidemic and HIV-related stigma.

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HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging, Sexual Health, Recursos en Español, Research

Healthy Sex Guide (La Guía de Sexo Más Seguro)

The HRC Foundation, in collaboration with Whitman-Walker Health , released an updated guide to practicing healthy sex that includes essential tips to minimize the spread of HIV and other sexually…

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Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, Communities of Color, Capacity Building, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

GENHERATE: A HIV and Health Equity Program

Our HIV & Health Equity’s GENHERATE program was created to empower Black women in sexual and reproductive health topics and other health disparities that disproportionately impact them.

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Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, Communities of Color, College, Recursos en Español, Capacity Building, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

GENERAR: A HIV and Health Equity Program

GENERAR, nuestro programa de VIH y equidad sanitaria, fue creado para empoderar a jóvenes sobre asuntos de salud sexual y reproductiva, además de otras desigauldades de salud que desproporcionadamente los…

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HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging

Frequently Asked Questions About HIV

HIV is a virus that attacks your body’s immune system, which is crucial to fighting off infections and diseases. Fortunately, there are now more ways than ever to prevent and…

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HIV & Health Equity, Sexual Health

Find Sexual Health Services at Your HBCU

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have a critical role in ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Data shows that 1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses are among young people between the…

Transgender, Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, College, Capacity Building, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

ELEVATE: A Transgender Justice Initiative Program

The ELEVATE Fellowship advances the leadership of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) femmes of trans experience through peer connection and by investing in their professional development and leadership…

Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging, Recursos en Español

Desmintiendo mitos comunes sobre el VIH

Lee las respuestas a los mitos de que "el VIH es una enfermedad gay" o una "sentencia de muerte", y encuentra otra información importante sobre cómo hacerse la prueba.

HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging

Debunking Common Myths About HIV

Read responses to myths that 'HIV is a gay disease' or a 'death sentence,' and find other important information about getting tested.

Health & Aging, HIV & Health Equity

Blood Donations

In January 2023, the Biden administration and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a significant step toward dismantling antiquated and discriminatory policy preventing gay and bisexual men from…