Public health officials and community partners in Northern Kentucky are working to raise awareness around HIV/AIDS in the African-American community, and reduce the stigma associated with it by hosting a movie night and testing event on Thursday, Feb. 12.
The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Mary Ann Mongan branch of the Kenton County Public Library, 502 Scott Blvd. in Covington.
It will include a free showing of the movie Temptation by Tyler Perry, a discussion facilitated by experienced sexuality educators, snacks, door prizes, and rapid, oral HIV testing. It is being coordinated with observances of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
In Northern Kentucky, 21 percent of clients in HIV care coordination are African American while African Americans represent only about 3 percent of the population.
For more information about the movie screening and testing event on Feb. 12, contact Bob Ford at (859) 363-2085. For more information about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, click here. For more information on local HIV testing, counseling and case management services, contact the health department at (859) 341-4264 or click here.
From the Northern Kentucky Health Department
