In February 2026, United We Rise is celebrating National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) in solidarity with Black-led organizations and others across the United States. As part of this effort, we curate a NBHAAD events calendar to highlight the impactful work being done in communities nationwide.
Check out the organizations below that will be participating in 2026. Make sure to check back regularly as we update the calendar with new events and opportunities to get involved.
If you are hosting an event and want to be part of this movement, you can submit your event using the following form below.
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In the late 1990s, public health leaders and advocates expressed growing frustration with the continued disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS within Black communities and the lack of a coordinated national response. Advocacy efforts pushed the federal government to recognize HIV/AIDS as a crisis within Black America, ultimately leading to targeted funding through the National Minority AIDS Initiative. Five organizations were funded and convened to develop a coordinated strategy:
During one of these convenings, Dr. Mark Cologne proposed the establishment of a Black AIDS Awareness Day — a proposal that would evolve into what is now observed annually on February 7 as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Source: Legacy of Leadership: History of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, webinar held February 15, 2026.