From Blackvoicesnews.com….

The second of a two-part series examining the high rates of new HIV infection among Black gay and bisexual men.  Part 1 described the new data detailing the dramatic increases in new infections, examined some of the reasons driving the numbers and described the CDC’s new social-marketing initiative, designed to encourage testing among Black MSM.

In light of the persistent increase in new infections among MSM (men who have sex with men)–and despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new testing initiative–a consensus has emerged among prominent Black gay men who have leadership positions in HIV/AIDS policy, prevention and public health: A larger investment is needed from public and private sources, as well as a more “holistic” approach to Black gay men’s sexual health.

Read the full article on Blackvoicesnews.com.