Gamma Mu Phi members are among thousands of Black students who support National Black HIV /AIDS Awareness Day
Just as students are returning to campus embarking on new classes, student activities, and volunteerism, the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) campaign is giving students an active role in raising awareness of the message “Get Educated, Get Tested, Get Involved, and Get Treatment.”
The Student Ambassador Program will be accepting applications from students who are interested and committed to addressing challenges surrounding HIV/AIDS on their college campuses. This work is more important than ever as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that African Americans and Blacks account for 47 % of the nation’s new HIV infections. Moreover, among the African American and Black communities, persons aged 15-24-years-old comprise 27% of new HIV diagnosis in 2013, an estimated 5,868 diagnoses. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) continue to play a significant role in social change around the country surrounding this epidemic.
“As a proud product of an HBCU, I know how HBCUs play a vital role in our response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic by educating students and preparing the next generation in efforts towards promoting prevention, testing, treatment and care,” said Amber Mazyck, a recent graduate of Bethune Cook-man College and student ambassador, who is lending her voice to the discussion on student involvement in raising awareness around HIV/AIDS. “These efforts are particularly important for HBCUs to mobilize and engage because young African Americans are significantly affected by the impact of HIV and AIDS, but we can be the greatest game changers. We must invest in our students and our communities to make the necessary steps to create an AIDS free generation,”
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