National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: A Conversation with Leisha McKinley-Beach
Fri Feb 06 2026
In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), Thrivin' in Color sits down with public health leader and advocate Leisha McKinley-Beach, founder and CEO of The Black Public Health Academy, for a timely conversation on HIV awareness, equity, and the work still needed to protect Black communities.
Leisha shares insights on dismantling stigma, building trust in public health systems, and reframing the way HIV is discussed and addressed. This episode centers truth, education, and a deeper understanding of HIV advocacy within Black communities.
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In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), Thrivin' in Color sits down with public health leader and advocate Leisha McKinley-Beach, founder and CEO of The Black Public Health Academy, for a timely conversation on HIV awareness, equity, and the work still needed to protect Black communities. Leisha shares insights on dismantling stigma, building trust in public health systems, and reframing the way HIV is discussed and addressed. This episode centers truth, education, and a deeper understanding of HIV advocacy within Black communities.