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#6in10Men

If nothing changes, 6 in 10 black gay and bisexual men in the United States will be HIV-positive by the time they are 40 years old. In order to spotlight this HIV crisis in the black community, The Advocate has launched #6in10Men, a series of op-eds, articles, and features on the subject.

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STUDY: Half of Black Gay Men Will Test HIV-Positive

A new CDC report shows alarming HIV rates in the black and gay communities.

February 23 2016 12:06 PM
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For Black Gay Men, HIV Is a Perfect Storm

The day after Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, amfAR's Greg Millett reminds us that it will take more than 24 hours to tackle all of the issues that cause HIV infection among black gay and bisexual men.

5:13 PM
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WHERE'S THE OUTRAGE?

On National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Larry Kramer reminds us of the importance of anger, outrage, hope, and love.

September 27 2015 4:00 AM
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Can a Blockbuster Help End a Black HIV Crisis?

One of the summer's biggest hits, Straight Outta Compton, had an important message about HIV awareness. But did audiences take it in?

September 26 2015 2:30 PM
DEAR WHITE PEOPLE
#6in10Men
Dear White LGBT People, Prove Black Lives Matter

Activists Cleve Jones and Liz Highleyman on the ways white LGBT people can do their part to end an HIV crisis in the black community.

September 25 2015 6:50 PM
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Why Is There an HIV Crisis in the South?

A perfect storm of factors is creating an HIV epidemic below the Mason-Dixon line, especially for black gay and bisexual men.

September 25 2015 5:45 AM
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How I Conquered My Fear of God and Got an HIV Test

Comedian Sampson McCormick recounts how a sex-positive guardian angel helped him get through a crisis of faith about sexual encounters with other men.

September 24 2015 5:30 AM
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