The Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) is an affinity group of AIDS Healthcare Foundation. The group was developed to create a coalition of Black-American cultural influencers and health advocates, that through the use of innovative, culturally relevant messaging and initiatives, are revolutionizing outreach to the Black American community and elevating the education and awareness of sexual health and wellness and bringing greater awareness to the social justice issues disproportionately impacting the health and wellness of Black Americans.
By empowering leaders in the Black community and developing sustainable partnerships, BLACC members and supporters speak directly to our community to encourage sexual responsibility and keep HIV/STD prevention and treatment at the forefront of the national African-American agenda.
African-American families—and young people in particular—are the highest risk demographic for new HIV cases and AIDS-related deaths in the United States. BLACC is committed to increasing awareness, access to testing and care, and advocacy on behalf of African-American communities across our nation.
FOCUS AREAS:
BLACC members focus their outreach efforts through the following areas:
- Advocacy
- Faith
- Gay Black Men
- Youth
- Women
Black Professional/Civic Organizations
FOCUS COMMUNITIES:
To ensure that BLACC is making a powerful impact in the community in regards to shifting the trajectory of the epidemic in the Black American community, BLACC has established local chapters in the following communities:
- Atlanta, GA
- Chicago, IL
- Florida (primarily in Miami/Fort Lauderdale)
- Los Angeles, CA
- Ohio (primarily in Cleveland and Columbus)
- Texas (primarily in Dallas and Houston
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Imara Canady, National Chair: [email protected]
Lauren Hogan, National Liason: [email protected]
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ABOUT AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (AHF):
With locations in over 44 countries, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the world’s largest global AIDS organization, providing medical care and/or services to more than 1.5 million individuals around the globe. In addition to promoting STD/HIV prevention, testing and treatment regardless of one’s ability to pay through its international network of healthcare centers, AHF pharmacies and mobile testing units, AHF is committed to being a global voice for sexual health and wellness through ongoing media and public awareness campaigns that grab attention and authentically connect with target audiences.
