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How are you facing AIDS?

12/01/2011 By 1 Comment

It is December 1, yet again, and that means one thing: World AIDS Day. The day when people across the world come together in the fight against HIV/AIDS, to support those who are living with HIV/AIDS and to remember and commemorate those who have lost the fight.

Between 1981 and 2007 more than 25 million people have died from this disease and while advances in technology have made it possible to live longer with the disease, it is more important than ever to spread awareness and actively fight against it.

This is not just another holiday, it is a day to bring awareness to a disease that affects everyone (even if you think you don’t know anyone with the disease). It is important to talk openly about it; if you’re not comfortable talking to your family, turn to someone who you are comfortable with. Open conversation can help to erase any stigmas attached to the disease and encourage people to practice safe sex.

But this is not the only day to be aware of this disease. If you know the history and details of HIV/AIDS, then share your knowledge. Throughout the year, there are many AIDS Walks around the country that serve the purpose of raising funds to help fight this disease and support those who live with it. If you need more info, you can visit HIVaware for an interactive way of expanding your knowledge and putting that knowledge into action.

A lot of locations offer free testing and there are tools that can help you locate testing centers by entering your city or zip code. Do you know your status? How are you facing AIDS?

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About Nicolle Morales Kern

Nicolle was born in Philadelphia, raised in England and Germany, and lived in Madrid, Spain for a year in college. She has a B.A. in Journalism from Drexel University.

This avid reader and writer seeks to write and create pieces that encourage people to think and question what they already know, but also to show them the lighter side of life.
Her interest in writing and working for Being Latino comes from the desire to explore what being Latino means for her as a German-Panamanian and to explore the depths of the Latino culture.

She has a passion for all things relating to books, food and booze and shares her musings on her personal blog Culture Jaunt, and currently resides in Philadelphia.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be understood to be shared by Being Latino, Inc.

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