December 1st, 2008
December 1st, is known as World AIDS Day. It is a day when individuals and organizations from around the world come together to raise awareness and focus attention on global AIDS epidemic. This year marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. In 2007, it was estimated that the number of persons living with HIV worldwide was 33.2 million, while 2.7 million were newly infected. What is staggering about these statistics is that, our people take up a huge percentage of them. Over 49% are black and over 18% are Hispanic. Please use protection and aware anyone and everyone about protection. Also remember, abstinence is the best way to prevent HIV/AIDS. For more information check out http://www.worldaidsday.org/