02/07/2026
February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
HIV stigma, unequal access to care, and outdated criminalization laws are systemic issues. They are not things individuals can solve through self-care alone.
At the same time, people still have to live and make decisions within these systems. Accessing accurate information, medical care, legal awareness, and mental health support can be ways of reducing harm and protecting oneself in the face of barriers that should not exist.
This day is a reminder that HIV care is shaped by history, policy, and access — and that real change requires structural solutions, not just individual effort.