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New book highlights ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis for Black women

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A new book, "Ill Erotics: Black Jamaican Women and Self-Making in Times of HIV/AIDS," highlights that despite significant scientific advancements in HIV/AIDS treatment, the epidemic's impact remains unevenly distributed, particularly affecting Black women. The book argues that Black women have been crucial, yet often overlooked, leaders in public health, caregiving, and advocacy throughout the pandemic's 45-year history. While medical treatments have transformed HIV into a manageable condition for many, governmental funding and public health infrastructure are declining, exacerbating existing inequities. AI

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New book highlights ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis for Black women

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jallicia Jolly, Contributor ·

    Forty-Five Years Of HIV/AIDS And We’re Still Ignoring Black Women’s Leadership, Says New Book, Ill Erotics

    As HIV/AIDS enters its fifth decade, Black women's leadership offers urgent lessons about public health, community care, and democracy.

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