Fighting AIDS in Black America
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Posted By: Les Echols, B.A., M.P.A. on September 08, 2006 With the release of an ABC Documentary on AIDS in the Black America, conspiracy theories about AIDS continue to run rampant. Was it created in a lab? Is the closet bisexual black male (referred to as the “Down Low Brother”) the cause of the massive spread in the black community? Regardless of how it originated, it has now been dubbed a “black disease”, which means funding…and mainstream concern, may begin to decrease. The following preventive measures are available for those who are ready to take responsibility. 1) Protection - Men…stop dealing with multiple partners, prostitutes, etc. unprotected! Don't get me wrong...I am NOT advocating for sex with multiple partners, but I also need to be realistic about what is really happening out here. Even if you don’t have any value for the health and well being of others, have some for yourself and your family. 2) Self Esteem – I have heard women confirm that comments like “I want you to have my baby” and “the condom will bust”, are tired (albeit, seemingly effective) statements used by men to avoid condom use altogether. Our women need to have enough self esteem to dismiss comments like these. If a man doesn’t respect you enough to wear a condom, is he worth your while? Note: There are condoms in all sizes! 3) Accountability - It is time for the black community to stop waiting for “leaders” to get us past the pandemic. Instead we need to become leaders. As a community, we need to stop waiting for a righteous, dashiki wearing, Afro centric hypocrite, or some millionaire messiah in a $2000 Armani suit to come save us from ourselves. The true conspiracy now becomes the ability (or lack of it thereof) to exhibit self control, self respect, and a desire to be educated. I issue a personal challenge to community leaders…step forward and let’s take our health back from this demon called AIDS. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Les Echols, B.A., M.P.A.
From Florence (via NYC), SC Claflin University class of 1999 Member Since May 2001 |
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Mr Echols I agree with you wholeheartedly. We as a community has to start dealing with this problem.
Saturday, September 9th 2006 at 11:09AM |
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There was a time when women were sought after, nowadays, we are all over the guys. We settle and we compromise our values, beliefs and goals for a few hours of feeling like we have something that 1. doesnt exist in casual s*x and 2. would probaly be better s*x just waiting for the real thing--a committed relationship that doesn't force you to compromise or to wonder if you got something beyond the experience to deal with (like HIV). The ball is usurally in our court when it comes to s*x. I think we need to do a much better job of leading in that area. Regardless of how AIDS came about, the bottom line is its here and it has to be dealt with. I think we all should take that personal challenge to get back to the basics.
Sunday, September 10th 2006 at 11:58PM |
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