Theme: “Breaking Stigma: Get Real, Get Informed, Get Tested.” NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Saturday, February 7, 2026, marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), a nationwide observance dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of HIV on Black communities and encouraging education, testing, and access to care. Palmetto Community Care joins organizations across the country… Continue reading Palmetto Community Care Promotes HIV Testing and Stigma Reduction on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Category: Black History Month
Black History Month
(Written By: Hercules Brown, Prevention Manager, Palmetto Community Care) February is finally here, and it’s time for us to celebrate the incredible journey and achievements of the Black community. Did you know that Black History Month was created to honor the contributions, resilience, and rich cultural heritage of African Americans? It all started back in… Continue reading Black History Month
Black History Month Part 3
Celebrating those who have changed history through their HIV/AIDS Activism As part of our Black History Month series, today we’re highlighting basketball legend and entrepreneur Magic Johnson. Since first announcing his HIV diagnosis in 1991, Johnson has dedicated his life to fighting the epidemic and breaking down the stigma associated with a positive diagnosis. Among… Continue reading Black History Month Part 3
Black History Month Part 2
Celebrating those who have changed history through their HIV/AIDS Activism Read Part 1 Here As part of our Black History Month series, today we’re highlighting Reggie Williams – an American AIDS activist who spread awareness to communities of color. Williams was a leading force in the development of the National Association of Black and White… Continue reading Black History Month Part 2
Black History Month
Celebrating those who have changed history through their HIV/AIDS Activism Throughout the month of February, we’ll be celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Black people who have changed the course of history through their HIV/AIDs activism. Today, we’re celebrating the life and legacy of Marsha P. Johnson –– an activist, self-identified drag queen, performer, and… Continue reading Black History Month