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1、The Power of Communities to Change the HIV NarrativeROOTED IN RESILIENCE:pRESENTEDBY:dR.cLEOmANAGOFeaturing the Critical Thinking and Cultural Affirmation(CTCA)FrameworkFast-Track Health,IAPAC,and Fast-Track Cities Institute September 16th,2025CONTEXT:wHY dOES THIS mATTERHIV has disproportionately i

2、mpacted Black communities from the start.Narratives pathologized Black people instead of addressing cultural and historical context.Mainstream(white-led)responses ignored Black histories,challenges with racism/white supremacy mythology and related realities.White gay communities mobilizedreclaiming

3、the pink triangle,launching ACT UP(AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power).(modeled on the 1960s Black civil rights movement).Context:wHY dOES THIS mATTERBlack communities were denied similar platforms;Haitians and others of African descent were falsely blamed as the source of HIV.This deepened stigma uniq

4、ue to Black people,undermining motivation for prevention,care,and self-preservation.Key Point:White gay communities gained visibility and victories;Black communities faced blame,erasure,and systemic neglect.Yet resilience endures:Black communities hold cultural knowledge and strength to reclaimand s

5、urpassthe HIV narrative.Discussion:How have HIV narratives in your experience centered or excluded Black communities?|What impact does stigma have on prevention and care in your community?Challenges We FaceStructural RacismShows up through inequities in leadership,healthcare trust,and resource stabi

6、lity.These systemic barriers limit access to care,weaken community confidence in institutions,and create cycles of disadvantage.The impact is especially harmful for Black communities,where racism compounds issues like HIV stigma,health disparities,and economic insecurity.Internalized oppressionInter