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A personal reflection on the author's brother's suicide, connecting it to new Health Equity Tracker data on gun violence and the rising suicide rate among young adults.

Announces a roundtable bringing together community leaders and experts to discuss data-driven violence prevention strategies, particularly addressing gun violence among Black youth.

Calls for reform of Georgia's HIV criminalization laws, which don't reflect modern treatment advances like U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) and disproportionately harm marginalized groups.

Examines barriers to mental healthcare for minoritized communities, including discrimination, inadequate coverage, and how these factors perpetuate health inequities.

Personal account of an HIV advocate explaining their motivation despite not being personally affected, and concerns about recent setbacks in HIV prevention infrastructure.

Traces the history of HIV/AIDS in Black communities from the first documented cases, highlighting how disparities began early and have persisted for over four decades.

Addresses the intersection of HIV, mental health, and stigma facing Black women, who experience higher HIV rates linked to limited healthcare access and economic disparities.

Announces a new Health Equity Tracker module tracking cardiovascular and HIV medication adherence disparities among Medicare beneficiaries by race and ethnicity.

Explains asset-based community development as a strengths-focused approach to HIV prevention, helping communities identify and mobilize local resources for care.