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Links: African Americans
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National and Regional Resources and Organizations
African-American HIV/AIDS Program of the American Red Cross
Trains instructors to share HIV information in the community. Program developed by African Americans for African Americans. Also develops posters and other prevention materials targeting African Americans.
The Balm in Gilead
Mobilizes African American churches to respond to AIDS.
Black AIDS Institute
A policy center dedicated to reducing HIV/AIDS health disparities by mobilizing community institutions and individuals in efforts to confront the epidemic in their communities.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
A nationwide community mobilization effort to emphasize the HIV/AIDS
National Black Nurses Association: HIV/AIDS Program
(NBNA) U.S.-based professional educational and advocacy organization of African American nurses.
Community Organizations
African-American AIDS Support Services and Survival Institute (AMASSI)
A community center in Inglewood, CA (Los Angeles) that provides preventive health for HIV/AIDS, STDs, cancer, diabetes and other diseases; psychological and therapeutic assistance; and math and literacy tutoring; skills building opportunities and empowerment.
Black Brothers Esteem
Program of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation for African American gay, bisexual, and same gender-loving men regardless of HIV-serostatus. Includes several publications.
Black Coalition on AIDS
A broad-based alliance providing education, services, treatment, emotional support and research in African-American communities. Located in San Francisco, California.
BEBASHI
An organization located in Philadelphia that provides HIV/AIDS prevention and support services to the African American community of that city.
Whitman-Walker Clinic
Whitman-Walker provides prevention and care services throughout the Washington, D.C. area.