WhoCanYouTell

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.

09/16/2025

🗣️Ladies, don't be afraid to have a conversation with your partners about sexual health, condoms and your past. An open and honest conversation can keep you both safe. Listen to this...

So much is being done in the fight against stigma and reducing HIV infections in the US, but what is the state of Black ...
09/11/2025

So much is being done in the fight against stigma and reducing HIV infections in the US, but what is the state of Black women and HIV/AIDS? Read our latest blog post to see how far we've come and what we need to do.
https://loom.ly/5SUv4ds

Oh, what a time! Dr. Maranda Ward, Patricia Houston and two of our peer educators attended the United States Conference ...
09/10/2025

Oh, what a time! Dr. Maranda Ward, Patricia Houston and two of our peer educators attended the United States Conference on HIV/AIDS this week, including a special event with Magic Johnson and Ryan White's Mother - Jeanne White Ginder. We know much was learned and will help inform our outreach work.

09/09/2025

🎨Our art contest is for everyone, and if you're nervous about entering, watch this video for helpful tips to get started. Don't forget we have prizes + a special category for Black women. Enter by 10/10: https://loom.ly/MCknFA4

Listening to your body and knowing what's happening with it can help you live longer. This can start with knowing how va...
09/08/2025

Listening to your body and knowing what's happening with it can help you live longer. This can start with knowing how various health conditions can intersect with HIV. Join for a free webinar on 9/19 at 1 p.m. to learn how to better care and manage your health. Register here: https://loom.ly/Zx53gQI.

Hey, there. Do you love  ? Well, we have something for you. Join  on 9/24 at 3 pm for a virtual Love Island inspired exp...
09/04/2025

Hey, there. Do you love ? Well, we have something for you. Join on 9/24 at 3 pm for a virtual Love Island inspired experience where real talk meets empowerment. We'll explore sexual health, beauty standards and the unique experiences of Black women. Register here: https://loom.ly/LZsA8V0

📣 Catch Episode 9 of the Girlfriends Podcast. Called Fighting for Justice: The Hidden Toll of HIV Laws on Black Women, i...
09/02/2025

📣 Catch Episode 9 of the Girlfriends Podcast. Called Fighting for Justice: The Hidden Toll of HIV Laws on Black Women, it unpacks the harsh reality of criminalization + how laws disproportionately harm Black women. Listen: https://loom.ly/0oJdStI

Do you doodle, paint, sketch or draw? We encourage everyone with a creative idea related to our theme of "Beyond the Lab...
08/21/2025

Do you doodle, paint, sketch or draw? We encourage everyone with a creative idea related to our theme of "Beyond the Labels...Living and Thriving" to enter our art contest. You might just win a prize.

Plus, we have a special Empower category for art by or centering Black women/female identifying individuals. Enter today!🎨🖌️
🗓️Deadline: 10-10-25
💻Submissions: https://loom.ly/MCknFA4

Changes in your relationship can bring anxiety and worry, and it's especially true when it's a 20-year marriage. Read Ti...
08/20/2025

Changes in your relationship can bring anxiety and worry, and it's especially true when it's a 20-year marriage. Read Tia's story as she navigates being newly single and the questions she asks herself about staying safe dating in today's world.
https://loom.ly/j2FSvGY

By Tia Camille I grew up in the 1970s, and my world was surrounded by images, stories, movies, television shows and real-life married women. For me, and most children of that time, the way of the world trained us to think marriage was the pinnacle point of love. Without it, you’d question whether ...

08/19/2025

The red ribbon means a lot to advocates who fight for and against stigma. Learn about its history and how to draw one today.

This parter organization does great work in Cleveland Ohio and is a huge collaborator on the International Conference on...
08/06/2025

This parter organization does great work in Cleveland Ohio and is a huge collaborator on the International Conference on Stigma. They are currently really in need of support. Please consider a donation:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PG8X5MW8NZFUS

Behind every retreat, every resource, and every moment of healing at We Think 4 A Change is a powerful team of committee members making it all possible.
Thank you for leading with heart, showing up for our community, and creating spaces where healing and hope thrive.
We see you. We honor you. We couldn’t do this without you.
💛 Drop a thank you in the comments to show our committee some love!
📞 216-250-4044 | 🌐 wethink4achange.org

Join our partner HealthHIV at their annual conference! See you there.
08/06/2025

Join our partner HealthHIV at their annual conference! See you there.

Top 5 Reasons to Attend
✅ Multidisciplinary, intersectional content
✅ Interaction with a diverse audience
✅ Free CEUs
✅ Extensive programming for a low registration rate
✅ Engagement with the broader healthcare workforce

Register at: syncconference.org.

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The Howard Stigma Project believes it's time to have an honest conversation about the attitude that spreads HIV/AIDS, Stigma. HIV/AIDS has come a long way in the last 30 years, with lots of medication to treat the virus, research for cures, thousands of education and condom distribution programs and a generational awareness. However, the disease keeps spreading globally. It is our belief that we need to include stigma into every conversation, prevention method and research about HIV/AIDS. It is time to have a different conversation about HIV/AIDS and other health-related stigma.