Nadja Benaissa, a German pop singer, is being accused of knowingly spreading the HIV virus. Benaissa admitted yesterday in court that she had unprotected sex, despite knowing that she had the HIV virus. Click here to hear the story.
As HIV continues to greatly impact African Americans and Latinos, members of the hip hop community give their candid opinions on what we can do to decrease HIV infections.
97.9 The Box hits the communities of Houston making sure listeners get tested and know their status. Check out the pics inside!
A Texas man has pleaded guilty after facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, only his weapon was his penis.
Dallas Blocker speaks with Kwame Hall from 97.9 The Box and Blackplanet about HIV, Houston, Concerts and Technology.
In a significant step toward an AIDS vaccine, U.S. government scientists have discovered three powerful antibodies, the strongest of which neutralizes 91% of HIV strains, more than any AIDS antibody yet discovered.
Despite advances in HIV testing and treatment, HIV and AIDS still pose a major threat to African-American men who have sex with other men, inject drugs with dirty needles, or neglect to get tested.
There are five basic steps to the life cycle of HIV. These are the steps scientists use to develop drugs -- fighting HIV every step of the way, as it were.
Always use new injection equipment. Sharing any injection equipment, especially needles, is one of the most efficient ways HIV can be transmitted from one person to another.
From the NY Times: KAMPALA, Uganda — On the grounds of Uganda’s biggest AIDS clinic, Dinavance Kamukama sits under a tree and weeps. Her disease is probably quite advanced: her kidneys are failing and she is so weak she can barely walk. Leaving her young daughter with family, she rode a bus four hours to […]
HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects Black people around the world, with Black women in particular becoming infected at an alarmingly increasing rate. For our community to withstand this epidemic, it’s absolutely crucial that we all know the risks and take all necessary precautions to avoid infection. See below for more information from the Centers for Disease Control. […]
Diddy has become the latest celebrity to join Dr. Dre and Monster's “Beats By Dre” line.
