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Interactive: The Spread of HIV in Black America
The late 1980s marked a turning point in the history of AIDS in the United States.
July 10, 2012
Race and America's HIV Epidemic
In 1981, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a notice that five young gay men in the Los Angeles area had died from an unusual form of pneumonia.
July 10, 2012
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ENDGAME: AIDS in Black America
A groundbreaking two-hour exploration of one of the country's most urgent, preventable health crises.
July 10, 2012
"ENDGAME" on NPR's "Fresh Air"
Every 10 minutes, someone in the U.S. contracts HIV. Half are black.
July 5, 2012
Why People Still Won't Get Tested for HIV
Three decades after the AIDS epidemic hit full-force, the United Nations now says it's possible to eradicate the disease by 2015 — in part by preventing new infections.
June 27, 2012
Few Immigrants See Relief from Deportations In Obama Administration Review
The news comes as Obama is courting Latino voters in his re-election bid.
June 7, 2012
What Will It Take to Stop Gang Violence in Chicago?
Chicago is trying again to stem its high murder rate, which has been fueled by an entrenched culture of gang violence.
June 4, 2012
