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HIV is Not Just a Statistic—It’s Our Lives, Our Families, Our Community.
Black women deserve care, protection, and the power to make informed choices about their health. SisterReach created YouMeHIV—a bold, status-neutral campaign designed to normalize HIV and STI testing, promote prevention tools, and center the voices of Black women, their families, and their communities. HIV is not a distant issue. It’s right here, right now. 🛑 Black women account for nearly 60% of new HIV diagnoses among women in the U.S. 🛑 Memphis ranks second in the nation for new HIV transmissions. 🛑 In the Mid-South, Black women make up over 90% of all new HIV cases among women. The South remains the epicenter of the HIV epidemic, and Black communities continue to bear the heaviest burden. It’s time to change the narrative. What is YouMeHIV? 🔸 A Campaign for Black Women & Their Families – Because HIV prevention and care are not just individual concerns; they are community priorities. 🔸 A Status-Neutral Approach – Whether you are HIV-positive, HIV-negative, or unaware of your status, our goal is to provide education, testing, and prevention tools like PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP—without stigma or judgment. 🔸 A Movement for Change – YouMeHIV is raising awareness, breaking barriers, and providing access through billboards, bus ads, social media campaigns, community conversations, and real stories from Black women and those they love. Why This Matters – For too long, HIV prevention efforts have left Black women and their unique needs out of the conversation. We’re changing that. YouMeHIV is about: ✔ Empowering Black women, there families and communities with knowledge and resources ✔ Breaking down stigma around HIV testing and prevention ✔ Ensuring that our families, partners, and communities are part of the conversation ✔ Creating a future where Black women’s health is prioritized |
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