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WhoCanYouTell Our Vision: To be a ‘HUB’ for research, advocacy, training, and education to combat health-related stigma through a social justice and health equity lens.

Stigma is the devaluation of a person because of an attribute such as an illness or disability, or a condition such as poverty or incarceration. Stigma shrouds affected individuals in fear, blame and shame, and becomes a major barrier to access and linkage with health care. Hence, stigma is a major cause of health inequities. Social determinants of health often affect health outcomes through stigma, magnifying disparities. Addressing health care disparities is a major goal of the United States Health and Human Services initiative, “Healthy People 2030” and is an integral part of Howard University College of Medicine’s mission.

One person’s status impacts the whole community. It’s time to break the silence and stop viewing sexual health as someth...
06/26/2026

One person’s status impacts the whole community. It’s time to break the silence and stop viewing sexual health as something we have to navigate alone.

Check out our new blog post to dive into why our sexual health is deeply interconnected and learn how we can actively dismantle the stigma that holds us back from true community healing.

Read now: https://loom.ly/KCQW9qw

More Than Just a Number: Why Our Sexual Health Is Deeply Interconnected By Brielle Collins June 16, 2026   Have you ever heard anyone say, “When you sleep with someone, you sleep with everyone they've slept with?" It’s an old phrase used to teach the dangers of sleeping with multiple partners,

Black women account for over half of new diagnoses among women, yet hidden stigmas and systemic barriers still block a...
06/10/2026

Black women account for over half of new diagnoses among women, yet hidden stigmas and systemic barriers still block access to life-saving care.

Our latest post dives into the real obstacles holding back healthcare equity and the vital resources fighting to change it. Read it here: https://loom.ly/MV7-DDg

Are you interested in writing for our blog? Send your idea to Patricia Houston at [email protected]. If published, you will receive a gift card.

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05/27/2026

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Email from International Conference on Stigma Warehousing the Marginalized on Ward's Island   Internalized Stigma Interest Group Speaker Series!  IN ONE HOUR Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST T

Did you know it's STI Awareness Week? It's a perfect time to Have you checked out our playlist on YouTube? We have 11 ...
04/16/2026

Did you know it's STI Awareness Week? It's a perfect time to Have you checked out our playlist on YouTube? We have 11 curated videos to help teach, learn and explore ways of living healthy and well.

👉https://loom.ly/5BI4A9Y

Read Nabukeera deeply moving reflection. "I Was Born with HIV, But I Refused to Let It Silence Me" is a HERoic story of ...
04/14/2026

Read Nabukeera deeply moving reflection. "I Was Born with HIV, But I Refused to Let It Silence Me" is a HERoic story of a lifelong fight against stigma and a world that wasn't always kind. But, she persevered.
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I Was Born with HIV, But I Refused to Let It Silence Me By Nabukeera Doreen April 10, 2026   I was born into a story I did

03/26/2026

Have you ever felt scared or embarrassed to get tested? You’re not alone. We asked students to share their honest thoughts about HIV testing and stigma.

It's a tough conversation, but it's a needed one. Our latest blog post explores sexual health and on college campuses....
03/24/2026

It's a tough conversation, but it's a needed one. Our latest blog post explores sexual health and on college campuses. Read and share with a young adult you know.
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Not on the Syllabus: STIs on College Campuses March 23, 2026 By Brielle Collins Entering college, the decision of whether or not to get on birth control loomed over me. There were endless options and, most importantly, pages

03/24/2026

Do you know what PrEP is? We asked students on campus to see what they know about HIV prevention. Watch their responses and learn why awareness matters.

03/23/2026

Do you know where to get tested on your college campus? Testing is important for protecting your health and partner. Watch what students had to say.

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