Science Over Stigma- A World AIDS Day Discussion Panel

Our theme for the event is "Science over Stigma". A panel of Black researchers talking about science/data/research and stigma through the lens of racial equity. Our community has become more exposed to science because of COVID-19 as well as the general health disparities faced by Black/Brown folks. In terms of racial violence and the loss of Black Lives both due to COVID and police brutality where does science stand in support of:· Black Lives Matter· Role of Black researchers· Trusting data to destigmatize our individual experiences of health conditions and systems. A variety of Black Sista Docs across disciplines that include MCH, HIV/STI, Covid-19, Mental Health, and other disparity conditions faced by Black folks.