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    Today, February 7, is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. I know you are probably wondering, “Why is this day significant?’” Well it is simple. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness day focuses on the act of being aware and being knowledgeable about an issue that disproportionately affects African Americans. Considering African Americans only make up approximately 14% of the US population, we account for over 40% of all new HIV infection cases. More so, In 2009, The estimated rate of new HIV infections for black women was 20 times as …