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    HIV Infection Sharply Rises Among North Carolina’s Black Male College Students

    MSNBC
    03.22.04

    A recent article by the Associated Press highlights a sharp rise in HIV infection among young, black, male college students in North Carolina.

    According to the article, researchers in North Carolina identified 73 newly infected black male college students over the past three years, representing approximately 20% of the state’s new HIV infections among 18-30 year olds.

    The Associated Press calls this the first “documented outbreak” of HIV/AIDS on college campuses in the U.S. Click here to read the AP article yourself and get more information. This important story serves as an alarming reminder that it falls to each of us to work together and keep our children safe.

    For more information, click here.

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