National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Events Around the U.S.

Find out where to get tested and more.

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Spreading the Message of HIV/AIDS Awareness - As Feb. 7 marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, communities around the country will host activities oriented to reducing the rates of HIV and AIDS in the Black community. For a complete list of events near you, visit the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day official website. —Britt Middleton (Photo: Courtesy worldaidsday.org)  

Washington, D.C. - He Intends Victory, a Christian AIDS/HIV support group, will host an awareness event at Holy Temple Church of Christ (439 12th Street, S.E.), which includes free HIV testing, free prevention classes and featured workshops: “Spirituality: Finding God in the Midst of HIV/AIDS” and “Stigma … Break the Silence.” (Photo: REUTERS/Mannie Garcia MG/GAC)

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Washington, D.C. - He Intends Victory, a Christian AIDS/HIV support group, will host an awareness event at Holy Temple Church of Christ (439 12th Street, S.E.), which includes free HIV testing, free prevention classes and featured workshops: “Spirituality: Finding God in the Midst of HIV/AIDS” and “Stigma … Break the Silence.” (Photo: REUTERS/Mannie Garcia MG/GAC)

Detroit, Michigan - Visit the Detroit Health and Wellness Promotions (1151 Taylor Street) on Feb. 7 for HIV testing in addition to free Syphilis testing, information tables and give-a-ways. (Photo: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

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Detroit, Michigan - Visit the Detroit Health and Wellness Promotions (1151 Taylor Street) on Feb. 7 for HIV testing in addition to free Syphilis testing, information tables and give-a-ways. (Photo: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

New York, New York - BooHoo HA! productions melds hip hop with the message of HIV awareness in its first-ever musical showcase at 8 p.m. at the Iris House (2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard), a community support program for people living with HIV. Artists will sing songs inspired by the disease and spread an uplifting message of treatment and prevention. Free HIV testing provided. (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

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New York, New York - BooHoo HA! productions melds hip hop with the message of HIV awareness in its first-ever musical showcase at 8 p.m. at the Iris House (2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard), a community support program for people living with HIV. Artists will sing songs inspired by the disease and spread an uplifting message of treatment and prevention. Free HIV testing provided. (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

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Newark, New Jersey - Planned Parenthood of Metro New Jersey (151 Washington Street) will provide HIV testing. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Daytona Beach, Florida - Volusia County Health Department (1845 Holsonback Drive) will provide free HIV testing. (Photo: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

Church vs. State: Town of Greece v. Galloway - The town of Greece, New York, opened every legislative meeting in 1999 with a moment of silence, and then a prayer session, which was almost always lead by Christian clergy members. A group of citizens challenged the practice arguing that it violated the Establishment Clause. This case will likely bring forth challenges under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.(Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Selma, Alabama - Selma AIR (1203 Voeglin Avenue), an HIV/AIDS community group, will hold a candlelight vigil and a community forum on HIV awareness.  HIV testing also provided. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Heterosexual Men Need to Join in Too - It’s important to engage heterosexual men in being part of the solution to ending AIDS among Black women. Straight Black men need to get tested for HIV/STDs regularly and use condoms consistently, even in monogamous long-term relationships.  (Photo: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

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Asheville, North Carolina - Western North Carolina AIDS Project (46 Wake Robin Way) has planned a community health fair, HIV testing and candlelight vigil. (Photo: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Charleston, South Carolina - Lowcountry AIDS Services (3547 Meeting Street Road) will provide HIV testing and mayoral proclamation. (Photo: REUTERS/Ajay Verma)

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Charleston, South Carolina - Lowcountry AIDS Services (3547 Meeting Street Road) will provide HIV testing and mayoral proclamation. (Photo: REUTERS/Ajay Verma)

Los Angeles, California - REACH LA is hosting the “I Am HIV” dance flash mob, to be held at the Fox Hills Mall (6000 Sepulveda Boulevard) at 5:00 p.m. PST. (Photo: Courtesy reachla.org)

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Los Angeles, California - REACH LA is hosting the “I Am HIV” dance flash mob, to be held at the Fox Hills Mall (6000 Sepulveda Boulevard) at 5:00 p.m. PST. (Photo: Courtesy reachla.org)

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Baltimore, Maryland - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (7500 Security Boulevard) will provide HIV testing. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Atlanta, Georgia - Clark Atlanta University (223 James P. Brawley Drive) will host a community health fair and celebrity basketball game to raise HIV/AIDS awareness. (Photo: Shaun Heasley/Getty Images)

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Atlanta, Georgia - Clark Atlanta University (223 James P. Brawley Drive) will host a community health fair and celebrity basketball game to raise HIV/AIDS awareness. (Photo: Shaun Heasley/Getty Images)

10 Songs for World AIDS Day - December 1st marks annual World AIDS Day. Over 25 million people have died of HIV/AIDS, and 36 million are currently living with the disease—making it one of the worst pandemics in history. With this tragic history, it's no wonder so many musicians have spoken about HIV/AIDS. Here, we present 10 songs that address the deadly disease head on—think of it as the perfect soundtrack for World AIDS Day. (Photo: ADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images)

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Alcorn State, Mississippi - Alcorn State University will provide HIV testing and will host a candlelight vigil in support of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. (Photo: ADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images)