Racism and other intersecting biases underpin the ongoing HIV pandemic. These materials explore differences in HIV rates by race and why these differences exist.

Illustration of many women of different races standing in rows.
Race and gender intersect with many factors in the lives of women with HIV. Learn about the varied impacts on women in different racial groups.
Illustration of many women of different races standing in rows.
Race matters when it comes to HIV – and not just for women of color. Learn about differences in HIV rates by race and why these differences exist.
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Recently, I had the extreme pleasure of attending the 2023 Motown Experience: Birth & Breastfeeding Conference hosted by the Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association in Detroit, MI.
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HIV is not a crime, or is it? As of 2022, 35 states have laws that criminalize HIV exposure. Many of these laws are outdated and do not reflect today's scientific evidence. There are four different ways that these laws criminalize HIV.
Marissa Gonzalez in front of USCHA sign.
USCHA 2022 convened in San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 8 – 11, 2022. Members of The Well Project's community wrote recap articles sharing their unique perspectives on conference sessions and events of interest to our communities.
Flyer for event with headshots of Ciarra "Ci Ci" Covin and Connie L. Johnson.
Watch this interactive discussion exploring the roots of health inequities faced by Black women and others who are living with HIV, and how they impact daily lives.
A Girl Like Me LIVE flyer with headshots of Ciarra "Ci Ci" Covin and Mandisa Moore-O'Neal.
No one should be punished simply because they have a health condition. But in many areas of the world, laws and practices unfairly punish people living with HIV because of their HIV-positive status. In other words, people living with HIV can face criminal charges for engaging in acts that would not...
Logo for WATCH (Women's Advocacy & Treatment Coalition on HIV) with woman symbol & colorful circles.
On July 7, 2016, The Well Project joined forces with partner organizations, Positive Women’s Network-USA, and TheBody.com to present "Why Race Matters: Women, Intersectionality, and HIV."
Logo for WATCH (Women's Advocacy & Treatment Coalition on HIV) with woman symbol & colorful circles.
The Women's Collective and The Well Project were pleased to provide this webinar—focused on educating healthcare providers-giving an overview of PrEP for women through a multi-disciplinary approach
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I live in the basement: the lowest floor of the social systems we have here in America. Above me live the middle-class: not concerned with the trials of the lower class; the privileged: living in a bubble of supremacy; and the blessed: ignorant of truly fighting for acceptance into humanity. Proud...

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