John,
Our movement is much bigger than just putting an end to police brutality and violence against Black people. It's about tackling racist and inequitable systems that oppress Black people in every single institution -- including in health care.
That's why today, we want to acknowledge National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. There is so much work that needs to be done to end HIV in Black communities, but we also want to celebrate the strides we've made together to increase HIV education, community involvement, prevention, and treatment options and create support systems.
Racism is at the core of why Black people have been worst hit by HIV compared to any other racial group in the U.S.
No one -- especially right now -- should have to worry about having access to high-quality health care and affordable medicine, but Anti-Black systems in America perpetuate everyday systemic challenges to add to the disenfranchisement of our people.
We know the far-right has sold themselves out to white supremacy, which is why we
must do everything we can to break the stigma and educate each other so that we can make informed decisions about our health and happiness --
because we keep us safe.
It's on us to do all we can to get the resources that Black communities need so their health care is acknowledged and protected. We are going to do right about us. There's never been a more crucial time to act -- can you chip in $5 or whatever you can spare to help Black folks get the resources they need? Your donation will go directly to the Black AIDS Institute. >>
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The Black AIDS Institute (BAI) is dedicated to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Black community. BAI has been on the ground, doing the work since 1999, and for the last 23 years they have been mobilizing and educating Black Americans about HIV/AIDS treatment and care.
John, It's time for our health care system to actually
work for people, not profits.
We have a mandate to legislate in defense of Black lives -- because Black people deserve to thrive. To live life to the fullest and build communities that empower and enrich the lives of all Black people. These worries shouldn't be compounded by a fear of racism AND white supremacy and what our folks will have to do if they face a medical emergency they can't afford.
We all have a role to play in ending HIV/AIDS in the Black community. We need to continue to demand inclusion in medical and scientific advances, access to updated health information, prevention and treatment options, as well as every other form of social equity that is taken for granted by White Americans.
It is time to end stigmas and health disparities. And we must remain dedicated in the fight to stop white supremacy -- because it shouldn't be present anywhere,
especially when it comes to Black health --
because our health matters.
This National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, will you join us in reinforcing resources, Black liberation and community efforts to end HIV in Black communities in our lifetime by donating a small amount directly to the Black AIDS Institute?
In love and solidarity,
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation
P.S. Learn more about BAI's work and join their efforts here >>
https://blackaids.org/
