The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention says African Americans accounted for an estimated 44% of all new HIV infections among adults and adolescents (aged 13 years or older) in 2010, despite representing only 12% of the US population.
Read MoreCBCF to Host National HIV Testing Day in D.C.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF), has partnered with WHUR 96.3 FM radio, the Whitman-Walker Health Max Robinson Center and the Community Education Group for the seventh annual National HIV Testing Day, a yearly campaign to encourage and educate African Americans about the importance of getting tested for HIV and knowing their status.
Read MoreImproving Learning and Development Outcomes: The Importance of Family Involvement
Three decades of research has demonstrated that quality family involvement coupled with high expectations improves student learning, behavioral and developmental outcomes.
Read MoreWorld AIDS Day: Statistics Show Increase in HIV/AIDS Infection Rates Among African Americans
During a recent moment of reflection, I realized there are certain shared memories for every generation. One milestone in the 90’s was definitely Magic Johnson’s announcement that he was diagnosed with HIV on November 7, 1991.
Read MoreCongressional Black Caucus Foundation Observes World AIDS Day 2014
On December 1, the global community observes and honors World AIDS Day, remembering all those affected by HIV and AIDS.
Read MoreThe Village Lost a Child
In 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the U.S. infant mortality rate (IMR) at 6.05 which means that out of every 1,000 babies born in the U.S., six are unlikely to survive beyond the stages of infancy.
Read More44th Annual Legislative Conference – HIV/AIDS Braintrust
HIV is having a greater impact on the African-American community than on any other racial or ethnic group in the United States.
Read MoreCBCF to Host Sixth Annual National HIV Testing Day
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF), has partnered with WHUR 96.3 FM radio and the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) for the sixth annual National HIV Testing Day, a yearly campaign to encourage and educate African Americans about the importance of getting tested for HIV and knowing their status.
Read MoreLive or Die: We Decide
Do you want to live? Or, do you want to die? This is how I open all of my community talks about health and eating well.
Read MoreAfrican American Children and Obesity: 4 Steps to Break the Obesity Cycle
A few studies have shown that when one parent in the household is obese, a child is 3 times more likely to be obese.
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