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About The Black Church & HIV: The Social Justice Imperative
In the U.S., the Black community bears the greatest burden of the HIV epidemic, more than any other racial or ethnic group. While African Americans represented just 13% of the total population in 2017, they accounted for 42% of all people living with HIV and 44% of all new diagnoses. To address the urgent need for action, The Black Church & HIV initiative was established to form a national network of faith leaders, religious institutions, and community members committed to making change and ending the HIV epidemic in Black America. The initiative successfully completed its Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action in fall of 2018.
View Free ResourcesAbout The Black Church & HIV: The Faith Community’s Role
Faith leaders are the key to building a movement around HIV as a social justice issue, whether they be church leaders, seminary students and faculty, or denominational leaders. As trusted conveners and educators of the community, faith leaders serve as the voice of the initiative. The initiative calls on faith leaders to serve not only as spokespersons, but as change agents to translate awareness into action, and help eliminate the HIV epidemic. For questions and support, please contact us at info@theblackchurchandhiv.org. We are also interested in hearing your stories and feedback.
View Free ResourcesAbout The Black Church & HIV: Resources for Faith Leaders
Join the movement today and start by downloading the initiative’s FREE resources. Below you’ll find the Pastoral Brief and Activity Manual, which are comprehensive pastoral tools to address HIV as a social justice issue, as well as sharable videos, fact sheets, and more. These resources are aimed at reducing the impact of HIV on Black American through faith. Engage your flock today and make a difference in your church and community. They need you. For questions and support, please contact us at info@theblackchurchandhiv.org. We are also interested in hearing your stories and feedback.
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Resources Pastoral Brief
And Activity Manual
Free Downloadable Resources
Pastoral Brief
The Pastoral Brief is an introduction to The Black Church & HIV, along with first-hand stories of how faith leaders can preach about HIV as a social justice issue.
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Activity Manual
The Activity Manual is designed to provide faith leaders with more detailed information about HIV, as well as specific recommendations on activities and sermons.
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Dr. Marjorie Innocent on The Legacy of The Black Church & HIV initiative
Dr. Oveta Fuller On Utilizing The Initiative’s Resources
Understanding HIV’s Impact on Black America
The Power of the Black Church
Webinar: Preaching On HIV As A Social Justice Imperative Through Sermons
Webinar: Honoring National HIV Testing Day
Rev. Doris Green on HIV as a Social Justice Issue
Taking Action For National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The Importance of Day of Unity
National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Fact Sheets
- Sermon Ideas
- Reverend Faison’s 7 Steps to Addressing HIV/AIDS in the Black Church
- Addressing HIV in Your Church Year-Round
- What Works: Town Halls
- What Works: Seminary Integration
- What Works: Denominational Leadership
- Testimonials: Taking Action
- HIV Ministry Success Stories
- Testimonials: Erasing Stigma
- Testimonials: Raising Awareness