LET'S STOP SHAMING BLACK MEN.

HIV infection risk factors; HIV infection transmission; AFRICAN American gay men; AFRICAN American bisexual people; HEALTH services accessibility; DISEASES

The article explores the factors behind the higher HIV rates among African-American men who have sex with men. Topics covered include the impact of discrimination, poverty, stigma and lack of access to health care on the health care utilization in the group, a study which found that gay and bisexual mean are more likely to date an HIV-positive person, and their riskier sexual behavior which heighten their risk of HIV infection.