research report by the Williams Institute at the University of California, Los Angele, 44 percent of Black LGBTQ adults have either never been tested, tested when they felt at risk, or once every two years or less.
It’s an alarming statistic that falls far too short from CDC recommendation for testing frequency for HIV, which is at least once a year or more frequently.Despite these challenges, it’s possible to live a full and healthy life with HIV/AIDS.
As Americans, we should be able to participate in all aspects of daily life with dignity and respect, and without fear of discrimination.
If we wholeheartedly want to end the HIV epidemic in the United States, we must seize the moral high ground and ensure LGBTQ Americans are provided with.